Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith has removed himself for consideration for the North Carolina vacancy, according to NFL Network's

While Russell Wilson and Justin Fields deserve credit for helping lead the Pittsburgh Steelers to an 8-3 record, offensive coordinator

Arthur Smith is in his first season as the Steelers’ offensive coordinator after spending the last three years as the head coach of the Atlanta Falcon

Smith says he had a conversation with the university about their coaching vacancy where he played on the offensive line in the early 2000s. Smith's coaching career started there in Chapel Hill as a graduate assistant in 2006. He says the university reached out to him about the job, but says he doesn't plan on leaving Pittsburgh anytime soon.

People cast a wide net and then some narratives get out of control," Smith said. North Carolina fired head coach Mack Brown and has opened its search. Smith’s name was quickly thrown out as a potential candidate,

The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to get back on the winning track in Week 13 after snapping a five-game winning streak in a loss to the Clevela

"I've got one of the best jobs in football right now. There's a lot to be said, too, about can't put a price on personal and professional happiness, which I have here."

Some people within the Pittsburgh Steelers organization believe that offensive coordinator Arthur Smith could be doing more to help the team’s offense, insider Jason La Canfora said on 93.7 the Fan.

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith confirmed Thursday that North Carolina reached out to him about its coaching vacancy.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been a success this season with Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator. They sit atop the AFC North, competing closely with the Baltimore Ravens. Smith has embraced the run-heavy approach with the Steelers,