Atlanta Falcons Fire Head Coach Arthur Smith

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In a move that many sports fans actively hoped for, the Atlanta Falcons fired Head Coach Arthur Smith after another 10-loss season in three years.

The firing came hours after the Falcons were blown out 48-17 by the New Orleans Saints. Both teams missed the playoffs this year.

Falcons Fire Arthur Smith

In a statement, Falcons owner Arthur Blank said although Smith was good for the locker room, none of it translated to the field.

“Decisions like this are never easy and they never feel good,” said Blank. “We have profound respect for Coach Smith and appreciate all the hard work and dedication he has put into the Falcons over the last three years. He has been part of building a good culture in our football team, but the results on the field have not met our expectations. After significant thought and reflection, we have determined the best way forward for our team is new leadership in the head coaching position.”

Smith became the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons in January 2021, succeeding Dan Quinn. Prior to joining the Falcons, Smith had served as the offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans, where he gained recognition for his work with their offense. If there have been any developments regarding Arthur Smith’s status as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons since then, I would recommend checking the latest sources for the most up-to-date information.

Final Word

If you watch the Falcons, you saw that they were a team that could never get over the hump. We’ll see if quarterback Desmond Ridder can improve with another coach.

If you’re looking to get hired in Atlanta right now, there’s a very real possibility that you can land your dream job.

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