​While fans loved former Pittsburgh Steelers special teams coordinator Danny Smith for his unmatched energy and trademark bubblegum chewing, players respect him for his legendary schematic preparation.On a recent episode of “The Christian Kuntz Podcast,” former Steelers fullback Derek Watt joined host Christian Kuntz to discuss why Smith’s teaching style remains entirely unmatched in the NFL, specifically highlighting a legendary preparation tool known as the “Saturday Night Tapes.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe 72-year-old Smith left Pittsburgh for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after Mike Tomlin decided to step away from the team. However, his former players continue to praise him for his unique coaching methods.For Watt, who played under multiple special teams coordinators throughout his seven-year NFL career, Smith’s night-before-game preparation was a revelation.”Love Danny Smith to death, man. He’s such a great guy,” Watt said. “And um, you know, those Saturday night tapes, those were rare. Those were not anything I had ever seen anywhere else. And those were huge.”Kuntz, the Steelers’ long snapper, enthusiastically agreed, calling the tapes his primary source of preparation.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement”Dude, I love the Saturday night. That’s all I watch,” Kuntz replied.Watt agreed, “I’ve never heard of that anywhere else. It was always you watch your own film and you know, there’s maybe a couple cutups, but that was, he did all the work for you as long as you did your job.”Instead of forcing players to sift through hours of unorganized footage on their own, Smith compiled highly specific, synthesized scouting reels. These cutups laid out the exact tendencies, visual cues, and keys players would face the next day. As Kuntz noted, it removed the guesswork, allowing the unit to play with complete, unhesitating speed.In a league where coordinator turnover is high and preparation styles are often copied, Smith’s customized approach keeps the Steelers’ special teams units consistently elite. The “Saturday Night Tapes” are a testament to his dedication and a primary reason why veteran players like Watt hold him in such high regard long after leaving Pittsburgh.This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Former Steeler reveals Danny Smith’s secret weapon for preparation