The Atlanta Falcons found their replacement for Arthur Smith, naming Raheem Morris the 19th head coach in franchise history on Thursday evening. Don’t rule out a return to the NFL for Smith this season, though.
Smith made a name for himself as an offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans and he could soon return to that same role with another AFC team.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Smith interviewed with the Pittsburgh Steelers for their offensive coordinator vacancy on Sunday afternoon.
Steelers completed an interview today for their offensive coordinator job with former Falcons’ head coach Arthur Smith.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 28, 2024
Smith went 21-30 during his three seasons as the head coach of the Falcons. The team made some definite strides overall but the lack of offensive production and poor play at the quarterback position kept the team from taking that next step in 2023.
Fans on Twitter react
Breaking: The Pittsburgh Steelers have traded the 23rd overall pick to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for QB Desmond Ridder and TE Jonnu Smith https://t.co/fNB1RasMHj
— kenny g. (@Gritz_Blitz) January 28, 2024
“This George Pickens guy needs the ball less if you really want to see this offense elevate” https://t.co/or0jlOZzkC
— Tre'Shon (@tre3shon) January 28, 2024
Going from "Matt Canada" to "Arthur Smith" https://t.co/v5c6B8XqQ3 pic.twitter.com/AOSlyNyOvI
— Ultra614 ⛈ (@MossedByJaMarr) January 28, 2024
He's the perfect offensive coordinator for them, by that I mean he'll continue the tradition of running constipated passing games and overvaluing running the ball between the tackles. https://t.co/mMsV9XsCVH
— Cian (@Cianaf) January 28, 2024
They didn’t want anyone to know they did this. Dropped this during the AFC Championship? They holding the nose during the interview cause it smells. https://t.co/Nl7DBS4p2Y
— Rev. Jordan Humler (@JordanHumler) January 28, 2024
Steelers fans reading this pic.twitter.com/Mm10cHuQw2 https://t.co/dG0lJmrfA0
— amy (@CFC_Amy90) January 28, 2024
Mannnnn…. If he gets hired? He and Pickens could end up boxing on the sidelines 😂😂 https://t.co/NB51acKa2M
— Ev Glaze (@Everett_G07) January 28, 2024
His personality makes Matt Canada look like Jim Carrey https://t.co/B5Eis5sOjl
— Randy Baumann (@DVERandy) January 28, 2024
With below average QBs on the roster that offense will be cheeks guaranteed https://t.co/KbJpSFWeuy
— Rashad (@HuggyBear_90) January 28, 2024
This feels so disappointing after watching the Ravens and Chiefs right now https://t.co/Z6u5ZnhpeZ
— Melissa (@mdrizzy22) January 28, 2024
Did they not see what he did yo Bijan and Pitts? https://t.co/lW4nNDxgYU
— Sauces Confirm (@SaucesConfirm) January 28, 2024
