PITTSBURGH -- Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith said Thursday he had a preliminary conversation with North Carolina about their head coach vacancy following the dismissal of Mack Brown, but Smith also emphasized his happiness in Pittsburgh.
Smith, who was an offensive lineman for UNC from 2001-05, began his coaching career as a graduate assistant for his alma mater in 2006 under John Bunting.
"Reality is [UNC] reached out on preliminary call," Smith said. "I appreciate it, love that place. But that's not my focus. I mean I've got one of the best jobs in football right now.