Though Arthur Smith is in lock-step with the Pittsburgh Steelers’ broad philosophy, devoted to the running game and being a physical, downhill bunch, there are key differences between what the Steelers have done and how Smith’s system operates.
From a personnel standpoint, there could be two key changes coming.
1. The absence of a Steelers’ slot receiver
2. The addition of a true fullback
As we’ve noted, the Falcons weren’t a heavy 11-personnel team under Arthur Smith, three-receiver sets. In fact, in 2023, they were dead last in 11 personnel usage, using it only 17 percent of the time.