At the tail end of the 2024 NFL season, there were reports that Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and quarterback Russell Wilson were at odds with one another. When you lose five consecutive games, tensions are certainly high, but there was a question as to why there was tension between the two. According to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the issues stem back to Smith limiting Wilson.
Smith reportedly stopped letting Wilson change calls at the line of scrimmage.
“Multiple sources have told the Post-Gazette the offense lacked imagination and that the audibles and route adjustments Wilson was making at the line of scrimmage were creating a conflict with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith.