Pittsburgh’s trade for tight end Jonnu Smith last June was met with promise. He was reuniting with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, catching passes from Aaron Rodgers. Smith was coming off a career year that resulted in his first Pro Bowl. The stars had aligned.
Instead, Smith’s season was not just poor, but historically bad. He finished the year with 38 receptions for 222 yards and two touchdowns. While he received the occasional carry, his mark as a receiver was so pitiful that it’s worth discussing.
Let’s count the ways Smith’s season reset the records for how inefficient a year could be.