The Pittsburgh Steelers are in a position they aren't often in. One of the team's coordinators is garnering interest as a head coaching candidate. This never happens, as Head Coach Mike Tomlin having a nonexistent coaching tree is one of the major blemishes on his resume.

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is a candidate for vacant head coach job of the New York Jets, several national outlets reported Monday, and the Jets have formally requested an interview with Smith.