Breaking down Steelers OC Arthur Smith's use of "constraint" plays to make life tough on opposing defense's. #NFL #Steelers #ArthurSmith #FilmRoom Check out more at Steelersdepot.com.
Fans and most media are dumb and/or lazy. I saw “Fields is just a mobile Pickett.” Shake my head. Add an arm and pocket confidence. Imperfect. Not Pickett.
This is a good breakdown. It’s demonstrative of how the offense under Arthur Smith is different than Canada. The problem with Canada was not his playbook, but rather his playcalling and how he schemed plays together. For example, unlike Canada, Arthur Smith attacks the defense in different ways from the same look. Smith uses heavy personnel packages to pass the ball rather than run, which keeps the defense guessing. Above all, I love the emphasis of the QB getting under Center because it heightens the effectiveness of play action pass. That element, moreover, has been missing from the Steelers playbook for years because Ben was infatuated with Shotgun.
@@Factsonly125 I never brought up anything about scoring. The structure is totally different. More scoring will come. This system is new and we have a young offensive line. There are encouraging signs. They just have to keep working at it.
@jakemercer1337 This sounds familiar. Last year, I heard the line has to jell and learn how to play together. I will express my real concern and it's the same as last years. They don't have enough talent. This is the quiet part being spoken out loud. Take away Pickens, and it is over. I don't care who the OC is. At the core, we all know the offense lacks talent. But as fans, we hold onto any flicker of false hope. This week, Harbaugh will double Pickens. Then what?
@@Factsonly125 dude, they have a rookie at center, a rookie at right tackle, and a left guard that’s only started two games. You don’t think that has an effect on what you can and can’t do on offense?? Do you know how hard it is to play center in the NFL, let alone as a rookie?? We know they don’t have enough talent at WR. You mitigate that by running the offense in big personnel groupings, run the ball with Najee and Jaylen, and build off of that with play action pass. If they double Pickens then that opens up more opportunities for Freiermuth and Van Jefferson. It also appears that Roman Wilson is coming back this week as well.
That split second freezing the linebackers is sooo REFRESHING. I know it might not have made that much of a difference, who knows, but I really wish we could have seen this LAST YEAR to see how Pickett would have done.
Alex. I've some of all 22 and they for sure left a ton of meat on the bone . Fields missed so open receivers and if the RB hit the right hole I think that game would have been a blowout. They have a legit OC . I'm not worried about.
I truly can see the open lanes that present themself when watching the games. I love the RPO options built in to give JF his options and not feel forced to run or stand in and take a sack. Only thing I question is when Tomlin says “we played conservative on the road to not end up in 3rd and long situations”, like okay but you attempt some weird gadget play and lose 10-15 yards every time. How is that better than taking a shot at a TE or slot receiver in the middle on a slant? We have seen so far that JF has read the ILB well and successfully dropped in some passes behind them when they get shifted out of position (well designed plays by Smith)
Canada strategy was beat your man. Yes, statistically someone on Defense is out of position at some point in the play. Finding that split second is nota strategy
Both holding calls on Brodrick where garbage when you take the fact that TJ never got a call being hugged all day and Tomlin on the comp committee needs to address that
@@AddyRothTV he went 13/20 are you ok? He didn’t throw the ball much at all that game lmao are you just sitting here saying anything because u don’t like fields
I'm a 50 year Steeler. A half touchdown per game so far. Haven't been able to watch them this year yet but it seems our strategy must be to just bore the opposing defense to death!!!😂
Casual fans think Art is Matt Canada Jr because theres not alot of points scored YET. Canada couldnt scheme a door open with those vanilla plays. We’re seeing Art calling 4-5 different plays from the same formation getting chunk yards. Once the penalties get cleaned up this offense 🔥
For the last few years we watched running plays going into a brick wall of downhill defensive players. And then teams against us had moments with gapping holes. Nice to finally join the NFL level of scheming.
I’m curious Alex about Smith’s use of players on some plays. Why is Friermouth the 3rd TE in 12 personnel? As the top receiver it just seems like he should be out there more.
smith might be an okay oc but as the falcons hc i absolutely hated him. got the worst out of his players on offense but maybe hes better with less responsibility
Headline i saw: "Steelers already regretting OC Arthur Smith." My response was that they don't watch the games.
Preach.
Was that from Fanside. They have been posting the most clickbaity articles ever.
Media need to stop speaking on Steelers 😅 the fans seem to have an better understanding
Fans and most media are dumb and/or lazy. I saw “Fields is just a mobile Pickett.” Shake my head. Add an arm and pocket confidence. Imperfect. Not Pickett.
At the end of the day, the OC is hired to score points. We know averaging 14 points a game won't cut it. I'll leave it there.
As a former Mike linebacker. I love what his offense brings to the table
This makes me think once the penalties get cleaned up we can really put more points on the board.
Agreed.
Same thing Justin Fields said in a recent interview
Feel like we've been saying this for years 😊
Great analysis, Alex! I didn't realize how often they ran out of the same formation on back-to-back plays.
This is a good breakdown. It’s demonstrative of how the offense under Arthur Smith is different than Canada. The problem with Canada was not his playbook, but rather his playcalling and how he schemed plays together. For example, unlike Canada, Arthur Smith attacks the defense in different ways from the same look. Smith uses heavy personnel packages to pass the ball rather than run, which keeps the defense guessing. Above all, I love the emphasis of the QB getting under Center because it heightens the effectiveness of play action pass. That element, moreover, has been missing from the Steelers playbook for years because Ben was infatuated with Shotgun.
@@christiancarrazana9534 Appreciate you watching!
So this is what a competent Steelers OC looks like...
People say that this offense is exactly the same as last season. This film completely disproves that.
@@jakemercer1337 The points don't disprove it.
@@Factsonly125 I never brought up anything about scoring. The structure is totally different. More scoring will come. This system is new and we have a young offensive line. There are encouraging signs. They just have to keep working at it.
@jakemercer1337 This sounds familiar. Last year, I heard the line has to jell and learn how to play together. I will express my real concern and it's the same as last years. They don't have enough talent. This is the quiet part being spoken out loud. Take away Pickens, and it is over. I don't care who the OC is. At the core, we all know the offense lacks talent. But as fans, we hold onto any flicker of false hope. This week, Harbaugh will double Pickens. Then what?
@@Factsonly125 dude, they have a rookie at center, a rookie at right tackle, and a left guard that’s only started two games. You don’t think that has an effect on what you can and can’t do on offense?? Do you know how hard it is to play center in the NFL, let alone as a rookie?? We know they don’t have enough talent at WR. You mitigate that by running the offense in big personnel groupings, run the ball with Najee and Jaylen, and build off of that with play action pass. If they double Pickens then that opens up more opportunities for Freiermuth and Van Jefferson. It also appears that Roman Wilson is coming back this week as well.
@@jakemercer1337 I hope you're right.
That split second freezing the linebackers is sooo REFRESHING. I know it might not have made that much of a difference, who knows, but I really wish we could have seen this LAST YEAR to see how Pickett would have done.
i really think he could have been something special. We'll never know now...
as always, a great and educational breakdown. Thanks dude.
Alex. I've some of all 22 and they for sure left a ton of meat on the bone . Fields missed so open receivers and if the RB hit the right hole I think that game would have been a blowout. They have a legit OC . I'm not worried about.
Yup, plays were there!
I love your breakdowns Alex. Really sheds some light on the differences from last year. Keep up tge EXCELLENT work.
I truly can see the open lanes that present themself when watching the games. I love the RPO options built in to give JF his options and not feel forced to run or stand in and take a sack. Only thing I question is when Tomlin says “we played conservative on the road to not end up in 3rd and long situations”, like okay but you attempt some weird gadget play and lose 10-15 yards every time. How is that better than taking a shot at a TE or slot receiver in the middle on a slant? We have seen so far that JF has read the ILB well and successfully dropped in some passes behind them when they get shifted out of position (well designed plays by Smith)
what a difference between Arthur Smith and Matt Canada. Like day and night
The experience of Arthur Smith really shows. Don't think Matt Canada had any real options in his plays other than the next open receiver.
Canada strategy was beat your man. Yes, statistically someone on Defense is out of position at some point in the play. Finding that split second is nota strategy
Big change. Points will have to come, sooner than later, but offense is making strides.
@@doubleohseven9934 Are you talking about points, because that is what matters?
@@Unknown-qp9ur If you have the talent, it does work.
Great breakdown, Alex!
Before we hired him, I HATED the idea but that cause I didnt know the coach.....I love Art Smith, I hope hes our OC for a LONG time 🟡🔴🔵
Thanks, Alex! Great breakdown
Both holding calls on Brodrick where garbage when you take the fact that TJ never got a call being hugged all day and Tomlin on the comp committee needs to address that
Nice breakdown Sir
Arthur has a great system, it's Field's decisions that holds the team
Not really. Fields decision making hasn’t been too bad. It’s mainly been penalties tbh
@@crimsonchin8916 Watch the tape, he doesn’t do field progression and only looks for Pickens
@@AddyRothTVwow but he got the ball to 6 different guys talk about choice vision
@@jerrywashington5586 How many times? Last game vs DEN he completed 3/6 attempts
@@AddyRothTV he went 13/20 are you ok? He didn’t throw the ball much at all that game lmao are you just sitting here saying anything because u don’t like fields
I'm a 50 year Steeler. A half touchdown per game so far. Haven't been able to watch them this year yet but it seems our strategy must be to just bore the opposing defense to death!!!😂
Casual fans think Art is Matt Canada Jr because theres not alot of points scored YET. Canada couldnt scheme a door open with those vanilla plays. We’re seeing Art calling 4-5 different plays from the same formation getting chunk yards. Once the penalties get cleaned up this offense 🔥
Very, very interesting.
For the last few years we watched running plays going into a brick wall of downhill defensive players. And then teams against us had moments with gapping holes. Nice to finally join the NFL level of scheming.
Good stuff Alex
Amazing video
All these haters don't understand this entire system is new and it will come together
The dam is gonna break guys. Trust the process! We’ll clean the penalties up and find some consistent pass plays eventually.. 🤞
Damn Heyward sold that so well
I’m curious Alex about Smith’s use of players on some plays. Why is Friermouth the 3rd TE in 12 personnel? As the top receiver it just seems like he should be out there more.
gotta keep some of the same packages out to misdirect the defense.
The offense is counting too much on the defense. They need to pull their on weight.
I hope Pittsburgh fans likes vanilla offensive. I watched this offense for 3 years at Atl
you obviously never saw Canadas offense
Where do you get the film from?
What in the world is Pruitt doing at 6:14? Lol.... Thanks, buddy.
Think he's just looking around for someone to try and block. Didn't expect to have that much running room.
I think he's trying to get out of the way of the safety. Nice dodge.
Funny, everyone on the oline wore white gloves playing defenders with white jerseys... still got penalized 😭
smith might be an okay oc but as the falcons hc i absolutely hated him. got the worst out of his players on offense but maybe hes better with less responsibility
Don’t ever compliment Arthur smith ever again
Arthur smith is dogshit. Every top 10 offense is going to outscore the Steelers and their 18 pts a game
5:48 that's really cool
Warren > Najee