Steelers’ Najee Harris Will Be Overjoyed When The 2024 Season Ends Because Of How Arthur Smith Used Him According To Taylor Lewan
Taylor Lewan says Steelers right tackle Naji Harris will be happy with how Arthur Smith uses him at the end of the 2024 season.In a surprise move, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced former Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith as their new offensive coordinator for the 2024 season. Prior to his tenure with the Falcons, Smith earned recognition as the offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans.
Former Titans offensive lineman Taylor Lewan shared his thoughts on Smith’s skills and the impact he expects to have on the Steelers, particularly with star quarterback Naji Harris.Levan didn’t hold back when he praised Smith during an interview on The Rich Eisen Show. He acknowledged Smith’s pivotal role in the Titans’ 2019 AFC championship and attributed their success to Smith’s coaching skills.
“The opportunity to participate in the 2019 AFC Championship was thanks to Arthur Smith. “A guy like him goes in there and takes the pressure off whoever the quarterback is.”According to Lewan, Smith’s ability to get pressure from the quarterback and strategically manage the offense makes him a valuable asset to any team. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the Steelers’ quarterback situation for next season, his faith in Smith’s abilities remains unwavering. Uncertain Steelers quarterback situationThe Steelers face a quarterback dilemma before the 2024 season.
Starting quarterback Mason Rudolph will become a free agent, and Kenny Pickett’s evaluation has been difficult due to his previous experience in Matt Canada’s system and injuries since his departure from the Canadiens. Despite that uncertainty, Lewan believes Harris will play a key role in carrying the team’s offensive load and expects Harris to be pleased with how Smith uses him in the offense.”Naji gets the biggest laugh at the end of the season because of how he was used in this offense.
“Harris became one of the NFL’s rising stars, rushing for over 1,000 yards in three seasons. Since joining the Steelers as the starting quarterback, Harris has thrown for an impressive 3,269 yards and 22 touchdowns on 843 carries. His career average of 3.9 yards per carry reflects his consistency and efficiency as a ball carrier. Smith is known for his strong running game and commitment to a well-executed passing attack. His success with Derrick Henry during his time with the Titans is a testament to his ability to maximize his potential as a running back. Smith’s strategic play-calling led the Titans to the 2019 AFC title game and earned the admiration and respect of players like Lewan.As the Steelers prepare for the 2024 NFL season under new offensive coordinator Smith, anticipation is growing as to how they plan to use star tight end Harris. However, there is one more player on the Steelers roster who could benefit from Smith’s strategy. This is Jaylen Warren.
The talented linebacker had a breakout year, consistently performing for the Steelers offense in crunch time. Given the potential and production of both running backs, Smith should have no problem providing a dynamic one-two punch out of the backfield.The Steelers offense set the stage. It should be an interesting season for a team that has struggled too much offensively. Lewan’s enthusiastic endorsement of Smith’s coaching abilities and Harris’ proven track record suggest Steelers fans have reason to be optimistic. With Smith emphasizing a strong running game and innovative running game, the 2024 season could also be promising for Harris, Warren and the Steelers offense.
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