It didn’t take long before reports started coming out that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith didn’t see eye to eye when Wilson was the starter. Now, Steelers beat writer Gerry Dulac offers a bit more clarity on the details of where the two had issues.

Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith did not want Russell

According to multiple reports, there was obvious friction between Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and quarterback Russell Wilson. Now, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Gerry Dulac revealed what just caused that friction.

At the tail end of the 2024 NFL season, there were reports that Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and quarterback Russell Wilson were at odds with one another. When you lose five consecutive games,

Gazette's Gerry Dulac reported new details in what led to friction between Steelers QB Russell Wilson and OC Arthur Smith.

One factor influencing this decision is the rumored rift between Wilson and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. Last month, Steelers insider Mark Kaboly reported that Wilson and Smith weren't exactly on the same page during the season:

As if the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense didn't have enough issues in 2024, veteran quarterback Russell Wilson and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith reportedly had a disagreement in their desired approaches.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' offense collapsed down the stretch, and it has everything to do with Arthur Smith's unwillingness to lean on Russell Wilson.

Retired linebacker and current NFL analyst Bart Scott hinted that Russell Wilson and Arthur Smith may be unable to work together again.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is one of two quarterbacks that will hit free agency this offseason. Wilson, who said on Saturday at the Pro Bowl that he was only focused on the Steelers and nothing else, hopes to return as the team’s starting quarterback.