Goodbye Slot Receiver, Hello Fullback: Two Shifts For Arthur Smith's Offense

[SteelerOfDeVille]

Smith loves TEs in the RZ:

2023 RED ZONE TARGETS:

Rank	Name	Team	Pos.	Completions	Targets	Comp %	TDs	Target %
1	Drake London	ATL	WR	7	12	58.33	2	25.53
2	Kyle Pitts	ATL	TE	4	8	50.00	1	17.02
3	Bijan Robinson	ATL	RB	6	7	85.71	2	14.89
4	Jonnu Smith	ATL	TE	5	7	71.43	1	14.89
5	MyCole Pruitt	ATL	TE	1	4	25.00	1	8.51
6	Scott Miller	ATL	WR	3	3	100.00	2	6.38
7	Keith Smith	ATL	FB	2	2	100.00	0	4.26
8	Tyler Allgeier	ATL	RB	1	2	50.00	0	4.26
9	Mack Hollins	ATL	WR	1	2	50.00	1	4.26

Maybe he'll get Darnell Washington involved... otherwise, why draft the guy?

[hawaiiansteel]

Falcons to release Jonnu Smith

February 27, 2024

The Falcons are moving on from one of their veteran offensive contributors.

Atlanta is releasing tight end Jonnu Smith, according to ESPN?s Adam Schefter.

Smith, 28, was under contract for one more season. By releasing him, the Falcons will save $6.5 million in cap space.

In his one season with Atlanta, Smith set career highs with 50 receptions and 582 yards. He also had three touchdown receptions.

A third-round pick by the Titans in 2017, Smith has 219 career catches for 2,423 yards with 20 touchdowns. With Arthur Smith now in Pittsburgh as offensive coordinator, Jonnu Smith may be headed to the AFC North if the team determines there's a fit.

https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profoo...se-jonnu-smith

[BURGH86STEEL]

Last seasons Eagles scored more playoff points than ANY TEAM in years. Including the Chiefs.

3rd in rush attempts

Did you separate QB rushing attempts from RB rushing attempts?

[BURGH86STEEL]

The Steelers will never employ a FB as a "staple" in the offense regardless of who is OC.

[hawaiiansteel]

Could Pat Freiermuth be the Steelers answer at slot receiver?

The Steelers tight end could have a new role

Apr 7, 2024

https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.co...ith-kyle-pitts

[WindyCitySteel]

The Steelers will never employ a FB as a "staple" in the offense regardless of who is OC.

I assume you mean "never again", unless you just started following the Steelers 10-15 years ago.

[hawaiiansteel]

Can Arthur Smith Unlock Pat Freiermuth's Potential as a Receiver?

https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/...s/202404150137

[NorthCoast]

The Steelers have given Arthur Smith every chance to have success this season.

• A veteran QB good enough to play in the post season
• OL rebuilt with power running in mind; added nastiness to go along with "The Angriest RB"
• A pair of WRs that can win contested catches
• A TE that was underutilized last season but could be a beast in the RZ

It should be fun watching Smith execute on this vision for the offense. You can question whether old school football really can make a comeback in the NFL but honestly, if this offense can't manage to score 20+ pts/gm then I have to believe it's the end of the Tomlin era (who at this point has not been extended).

[Captain Lemming]

The Steelers have given Arthur Smith every chance to have success this season.

• A veteran QB good enough to play in the post season
• OL rebuilt with power running in mind; added nastiness to go along with "The Angriest RB"
• A pair of WRs that can win contested catches
• A TE that was underutilized last season but could be a beast in the RZ

It should be fun watching Smith execute on this vision for the offense. You can question whether old school football really can make a comeback in the NFL but honestly, if this offense can't manage to score 20+ pts/gm then I have to believe it's the end of the Tomlin era (who at this point has not been extended).

I agree with this.

[hawaiiansteel]

Steelers OC Arthur Smith: Our offense won't get stale

The Steelers' new OC emphasizes adding wrinkles to their offense

Apr 28, 2024

https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.co...2024-nfl-draft