Arthur Smith Considered “Dark Horse Candidate” for Jets’ Head Coaching Job
p/c: Justin Berl
Rich Cimini, who covers the New York Jets for ESPN NFL Nation, mentioned on his Flight Deck podcast that Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is a “dark horse candidate”, for the Jets’ head coaching position.
The 42-year-old Smith was hired by the Steelers this past offseason, this after being let go as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons.
According to Cimini, former Jets HC Robert Saleh wanted to add Smith to his coaching staff, before he took Pittsburgh’s offer.
Under Smith, the Steelers’ offense this season is averaging 24.7 points per game, which is currently 10th best in the league.
Following Mack Brown’s dismissal from North Carolina, on November 26th, there was speculation that Smith would be a candidate, for the UNC head job, but he recently turned down the opportunity, to coach at his alma mater.