Film Room: Steelers OC Arthur Smith's Windback Counter Run Concept

[@chrp152]

If Jaylen was doing that in the same concept from Canada’s offense, imagine what he’ll do in Smiths 🔥🔥🔥

[@Steelers_DB]

That’s the plan!

[@nanzito7337]

I was thinking that allll video long 😂😂😭😭🤌🏼

[@Apollocreed2076]

They could play action off of this and get the ball to Connor in space.

[@coacheljones]

You’re right about Jaylen, but just think about Najiee not getting touched as soon as he gets the ball in the backyard. There should be a fun year.

[@chrp152]

@@coacheljones Najee moving up to 2nd and 3rd levels stiff arming dbs is going to be top tier entertainment 🔥

[@benjamincohen8820]

I can totally see heyward motioning from in-line TE to the FB role. His versatility is underrated especially with that dawg in him

[@Scare28]

Still doesn't feel real that we're about to enter a new season with an actual NFL OC and QB. It's so exciting man

[@PatriotWatchUSA]

QB? You mean the one two hall of fame coaches threw to the curb?

[@Scare28]

@@PatriotWatchUSA Wilson wanted out of Seattle and Sean Payton has a very particular type of QB that he wants on top of quite literally sabotaging Russ.. plus all I said was an NFL caliber QB, which is quite the step up from Pickett who will probably end up being a backup for the rest of his career. So yes we went from the worst OC the league has seen in a long time and a backup level QB to an NFL level OC and QB

[@mylo8266]

Bro Arthur smith is horrible as OC Running was never y’all issue it was passing and Arthur smith is not that

[@Scare28]

@@mylo8266 you thought he got an NFL Head Coaching job by being a horrible OC? Jesus man

[@akiwii9925]

@@mylo8266 running defintely was an issue. steelers are up on 2 years of only developing a solid run game halfway through the season. a good run game opens up the passing game- and arthur smith gave tannehill his best years.

[@barberbill412]

Love these breakdowns DB!

[@Steelers_DB]

Appreciate you watching!

[@Sandra-ir5bm]

Great analysis. Can’t wait for this season!!

[@Steelers_DB]

Thank you!

[@90aredman]

At the 9:36 mark, if the QB throws it to London, that could've been a td. Lets hope that Russ will read well and make those throws.

[@NigelIncubatorJones]

Great stuff. Thanks for posting.

[@Steelers_DB]

🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@edwardbontrager9721]

Thanks for breaking this down. ❤

[@Steelers_DB]

Thanks for watching!

[@howardgriego2272]

Great content bro 👍🏽

[@Steelers_DB]

Thanks!!

[@XNDR_23]

You should consider investing a little bit of time into figuring out how you can quickly draw and erase on the film as you're speaking. It's evident that you know your stuff so I think adding a touch like that could really elevate these videos for you. Either way, you've earned my sub! Look forward to hearing your takes throughout the season.

[@vincentadams2534]

Man, great break down boss, pumped to see this in action... Thank you! 2 questions. Hollins is ALONE on that last play. Because of the immediateness of that drift route, can that even be a read, or do you have to read the drift all the way because of how quick that closes? I could see Wilson taking that shot. Also, with the athletic ability of the tackles, could you see Arthur using them as the puller and leaving the wr/te play side to help create explosive plays?

[@Steelers_DB]

Appreciate you watching! Usually the drift is 1, the other side will be 2 prior to a check down. That route you’re referring to is most often a swirl (7-stop) or a blaze out at 18-20 yards. Those are the combos I see most often. To your other question, pulling the tackles on this particular play isn’t really feasible but there are plenty of other options there. I’ve seen him run DART (tackle pull) sparingly but the Steelers were very good on this concept last year. I hope he leans into it more. He’ll also run some toss stuff which you can get the tackles in space on that.

[@Steelers_DB]

Less than two weeks to training camp!

[@TheFactsMob]

It's less than a week my boy 😂

[@Steelers_DB]

@@TheFactsMobword? Time flies, I guess.

[@TheFactsMob]

@@Steelers_DB 🫣🤣

[@blitzburgh9066]

Even less🤤

[@jakebaumgart388]

Great video as always db. You mentioned that the Mack Hollins role will need to be filled by someone and I feel like Pruitt is the best answer. We don’t have that bigger body slot guy that can block like Allen Robinson or juju

[@Steelers_DB]

Maybe that player comes via trade or signing pre season. it could be jefferson but he didnt do that in Smiths offense last year.

[@jakebaumgart388]

@@Steelers_DB if we’re going to bring in a receiver don’t you think it would be a bigger name? I wonder if Darnell is quick and athletic enough because if so he could be a monster in this role. Maybe Hayward is quick enough

[@MacBackwvrds]

On that first play action play u showed the WR on the left side busted WIDE OPEN 😳lol Damn Ridder missed an east Tuddie lol

[@MacBackwvrds]

*easy

[@jojobriones1292]

Gotta break down linebackers and dbs next!!!!

[@MrNickoTime]

DB the man, learn a lot from you my friend.

[@Steelers_DB]

My guy!

[@VinegarAndSaltedFries]

Najee is going to absolutely feast on. He’s been missing heavy zone scheme ever since leaving bama.

[@PERPowns]

I think Jaylen is going to excel in Smith's offense. I have no doubts that Naj will get his too, but much of what I have seen has Jaylen written all over it.

[@redpillrage4659]

My favorite Steelers brake down podcast this and the one with cris Carter

[@Steelers_DB]

❤❤

[@krzykris]

Jack Colletto is going to turn heads this season.

[@lifelongfan07]

Muth and Washington are gonna make that block on the first play. I don’t think this type of blocking comes easy. How long do you think it’ll take for the OL to gel?

[@EvilGenius-g5u]

The krazy thing is fields would have 100 yard games with this scheme

[@danielevans5864]

So which RB is best for this offense? And what type of o-linemen are ideal for this?

[@Steelers_DB]

They ran counter mostly w Warren unless it was traditional where It was more split. But either could do it. For OL, I think Smith’s scheme requires athleticism for sure. He preaches toughness a lot as well but every coach talks a lot about that.

[@steelermike5219]

I forget the guys name but we do have a FB on the roster right now

[@ramtik7626]

Hey can you tell me how to get film like this?

[@SteelersStudio]

NFL network’s All-22

[@frankfischer1281]

Arthur Smiths' play designs are definitely more creative than the last guys'.....what was his name, again?

[@Steelers_DB]

We don’t say his name anymore lol

[@C52Panthers]

6:07 this wasn’t a jumbo package it was an unbalanced formation with a TE lined up as LT and the LT on the end of the line replacing the TEs spot in the formation

[@devonharris3932]

This concept makes it seem like Najee won’t be the primary back in this backfield because it requires vision and Speed

[@consumetheliving]

I can see Jaylen adding some wrinkles to this scheme, he act as the "full back" but then option out into a screen pass.

[@Steelers_DB]

Good way to get him the rock

[@seanmanahan477]

good concept for warren not so much for najee...najee has to be north south run up the middle to be successful

[@PatriotWatchUSA]

Going to be great watching Pickens NOT block in a running offense.

[@jamy8575]

Cannot wait to see what the (ex-Falcon HC) 7-10 Arthur Smith brings . He is coming from ONLY division of the #8 in NFL without double digit victories. NFL division where #9 wins captured the division title ('23); Big news because #8 wins did it the year prior ('22) ... NEITHER were Arthur Smith's teams.... Arthur Smith couldn't even manage a runner up campaign in that "WORST division". He logged 3rd place all #3 yrs. NFC South over Arthur Smiths time there.... #3 years & #4 teams nets #12 campaigns.. In said #3 yrs. only one single campaign with double digit victories. Just a quick contrast with AFC North where Arthur Smith landed... Same #12 Campaigns, NFC South: #3 playoff teams (IF parity & no demand division winner ...would only be #1) AFC North: ONLY #3 sub 500 records, #6 double digit victory; #7 playoff participants seven to one ratio. The 4th place squad from AFC North would have WON the AFC south division in the '23 season. So we are conditioned to believe he will find success after transitioning from the WORST division into the very best division. SURE...

[@berniemccluskey8186]

hi coach sup?

[@brianjonker510]

Very nice run plays but it takes a lot of OL choreography and is an incorrect strategy with 2 rookies and our sophomore slump player switching sides from last year.

[@Steelers_DB]

The good news is that this play is pretty simple. The entire OL is blocking outside zone, their primary concept, like normal. The only person who has an adjustment is the puller. Atlanta also started a rookie who was changing positions on their OL last year as well.

[@blanejohnson9045]

It will all be for not. As a falcons fan, yes you will get a few dominant run games and break some big ones. But you have to have rhythm, balance, and urgency as a play caller, and smith has none of the above. Absolutely trash as a play caller. Perhaps a better run game coordinator or tight ends coach. I will never get over the three years of frustration in Atlanta.