Being an offensive coordinator is a lot like being a financial advisor. The answer to most questions are the same. It depends. Each situation is unique, each case different, and there’s rarely a one-size-fits-all answer. That’s the message Pittsburgh Steelers OC Arthur Smith sent when asked about quarterbacks and their ability to make checks and audibles at the line of scrimmage. It has its place but there’s a fine line to walk.
Speaking with reporters via a team-issued transcript, Smith offered a whopping 665-word answer on the topic Thursday.
“I think most NFL offenses now when you build in a play call, and it’s a lot about logistics, too,” he said.