A unique situation will occur when Mike Tomlin’s Pittsburgh Steelers face the New England Patriots in Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season. Offensive coordinator Arthur Smith will go head-to-head with his mentor, head coach Mike Vrabel.

Smith worked with Vrabel on the Tennessee Titans, where he was promoted to offensive coordinator before taking on the head coach role with the Atlanta Falcons. Both coaches share a close relationship, and a strategic battle between their teams is expected.

In the context surrounding the matchup between Steelers and Patriots, Tomlin’s assistant didn’t forget his strong relationship with Vrabel and shared a few words about it, including a unique comparison to a famous movie.

What did Smith say about facing Vrabel?

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