One of the most important relationships when it comes to the success of an NFL offense is between a quarterback and his offensive coordinator. The OC is the brains of the operation and calls the majority of the plays throughout a game. The quarterback communicates that to the offense and executes the play.
Like any relationship, it operates best when the communication goes both ways.
“The great thing about Arthur [Smith] is he communicates with us a lot,” QB Justin Fields said in a video posted by Steelers Live on X. “[He] talks to us about what we like, what we don’t like.