In Pittsburgh, Arthur Smith’s offense is expected to look like the units he ran as offensive coordinator of the Tennessee Titans and head coach of the Atlanta Falcons. That means putting big people on the field, including a fullback. Extinct in most offenses, it could be revived in Pittsburgh.
Appearing on the Big Blue Kickoff podcast Monday, former Steelers lineman and current broadcaster Craig Wolfley estimates the team will use a fullback far more often this year under Smith.
“Multiple tight end sets, whether it’s 12, 13 personnel,” Wolfley told host Paul Dottino. “Multiple tight ends, plus jumbo, more quarterback under center, probably 30 percent more fullback- oriented snaps.