Football, at its core, is about blending philosophies, and nowhere is that clearer than in Pittsburgh right now. Arthur Smith arrives with a reputation for leaning on the run. With Russell Wilson and Justin Fields under the center, his offense ranked fourth in rushing attempts last season. It’s a formula designed to wear defenses down, even though Pittsburgh wasn’t efficient in doing so last year.

But this year, the equation changes, because the man under the center is Aaron Rodgers . The 41-year-old comes fresh off a season where he threw more passes than nearly anyone else, finishing second in attempts league-wide. So at first glance, their styles seem like a mismatch: Smith is a run-heavy coach, Rodgers is a pass-heavy QB. Which makes you wonder: Will the Steelers ‘ OC

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