Four days later, former All-Pro and Pro Bowl wide receiver Steve Smith Sr.’s comments regarding the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense — specifically second-year offensive coordinator Matt Canada — continues to be a significant discussion point.
Smith, appearing on the post-game show on NFL Network on Christmas Eve following a thrilling, late 13-10 comeback win for the Pittsburgh Steelers over the Las Vegas Raiders at Acrisure Stadium, called Canada’s play-calling “Saturdayish” and stated that he’s not an NFL coordinator.
Two days later, appearing on the Pat McAfee Show, Smith doubled down on those comments, stating that he believes Canada is holding back the Steelers’ young offense, which has a lot of talent with the likes of rookies Kenny Pickett and George Pickens, standout receiver Diontae Johnson, tight end Pat Freiermuth and running back Najee Harris.