He has previously been a coach for the Los Angeles Chargers, New Orleans Saints, and Chicago Bears.
Four Saints offensive linemen were named to the Pro Bowl during Smith’s time with the unit: T Jermon Bushrod, G Jahri Evans, G Ben Grubbs and G Carl Nicks.
Evans was named first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press three times (2010–12) and Nicks earned the honor once (2011).
[1] In 2021 he worked as the run game coordinator and offensive line coach for the Chargers.
On February 14, 2022, Smith was hired by the Miami Dolphins to serve as the team's offensive coordinator under newly-hired head coach Mike McDaniel.