Arthur Smith Fires Back at Supposed Drama Between Himself and Russell Wilson: ‘Fantastical Narrative’

Arthur Smith fires back at supposed drama between himself and Russell Wilson: ‘Fantastical narrative’

PITTSBURGH -- Following the end of last season, it was revealed there was friction between Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and then quarterback Russell Wilson.

Arthur Smith Denies There Was Tension with Russell Wilson

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith looking over the playbook at practice on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. -- Ed Thompson/ Steelers Now PITTSBURGH — In February, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that Arthur Smith did not want Russell Wilson changing plays at the line of scrimmage despite the quarterback’s big game in the Week 13 win over Cincinnati. The Steelers scored a season-hig…

Arthur Smith Disputes ‘Fantastical Narrative’ Over Controlling Steelers’ QBs In 2024

A reported rift arose late in the 2024 season between then-Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. It stemmed, according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, from Smith not allowing Wilson to change plays at the line of scrimmage. Speaking to the media ahead of Pittsburgh’s second mandatory minicamp session on […]