Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith described the team’s offense in a way that fans might find both relatable and amusing, yet disappointing at the same time: As an “old pickup truck.” It’s a metaphor that captures the gritty, hard-working nature of the Steelers’ approach, along with its occasional challenges.
“We’re towards the top of the league in rushing,” Smith said in a Wednesday press conference. “Sometimes it’s not as efficient as you want, but I think the biggest thing, if you watched us closely, it’s really all the way around. We’ve got to do a better job—we’re like an old pickup truck.”
The analogy is accurate and not really one to be proud of. That slow start has been a recurring theme, something we’ve witnessed lose games. Smith admitted the team needs to start faster, but unless they figure out how, these last three games of the regular season — let alone the postseason — won’t be kind to them.
For Smith, the pickup truck analogy reflects the team’s ability to plod along and eventually find its rhythm. “We’ll run well. We’re pretty damn good, and the longer you get the thing in drive, sometimes it just takes a little while to crank the engine,” he said.
Smith humorously admitted, “We’ve got to get some jumper cables or whatever we got to do. I’m not a mechanic; maybe somebody around here is.” Still, despite the bumps, the offense has powered the Steelers to 10 wins, proving their durability and ability to grind through challenges, just like that old truck he referenced.
Like an old truck, the Steelers’ offense has heart, durability, and promise to get the job done when it matters.
