The Ohio State football program brought in Arthur Smith to be the offensive coordinator. He is signed for three years, although it's unclear how long he will actually stay. He is getting paid a lot of money to call the plays for the Buckeyes, so he has a lot of pressure to do well.
Smith hasn't coached in college since 2010, when he was a defensive assistant. This will be a massive adjustment for him. He is now the primary play-caller for one of the best offenses in the country. He has Jeremiah Smith to work with, and it sounds like he loves having him.
As spring practice continues, Smith is busy implementing his offensive system. He has a lot of talented players to work with, and it sounds like Smith is a big part of his plans. While speaking to the media, he gave a little bit of a hint into what his offense could look like.
Arthur Smith wants to get the ball to Jeremiah Smith as much as possible
When asked if the Ohio State Buckeyes could give Smith the ball too much, Smith simply said no.
When asked if he could give the ball to Jeremiah Smith too many times next season, Arthur Smith said, “No,” with a laugh.
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He joked that he wants to give his playmakers the ball, like Derrick Henry during the Tennessee Titans’ 2019 playoff run to the AFC title game.
Smith certainly likes to give his best players the ball as much as possible. Derrick Henry got the ball quite a bit while he was in Tennessee. Last season in Pittsburgh, he tried to get the ball to DK Metcalf as much as he could. Now, he has Smith to give the ball to.
Getting Smith open in space with the ball is never a bad idea. He can create separation better than almost anyone else at the receiver position. His size and strength allow him to catch contested passes, and his speed allows him to get open on go routes, too.
In the last few years in the NFL, Smith has had a reputation for wanting to run the ball a lot. That will certainly happen with the Buckeyes, but he knows his best players are on the outside. Julian Sayin is also a very good quarterback. It would be foolish for him to ignore that talent, and it doesn't sound like he will.