The Atlanta Falcons' decision on whether to retain head coach Arthur Smith is drawing considerable attention. NFL insiders have indicated that it would be a surprise if the Falcons moved on from Smith. The team's owner, Arthur Blank, has opted not to speak on Coach Smith's future following the Falcons' loss to the Bears. There is speculation about whether a late-season collapse would be a factor in the decision to fire Smith. The debate continues with some suggesting that it may be a playoffs-or-bust situation for Smith, while others question what more the Falcons could have expected from Smith's first three years, given the team's quarterback situation.
What more did the Falcons really expect from Arthur Smith’s first three years? @ConorOrr says the coach has earned a chance to stick around with a better quarterback https://t.co/3SEtZAXokK
Bradley’s Buzz: For the #Falcons’ Arthur Smith, is it now playoffs-or-bust? — @MarkBradleyAJC https://t.co/jgDOJU97M8
Cover 9@9: Should #Falcons owner Arthur Blank pump the brakes on firing coach Arthur Smith? https://t.co/dDKpVqdUQo
MOVING GOALPOST? #Falcons Firing Arthur Smith 'If Late-Season Collapse' Still Measuring Stick? https://t.co/92YvGOAXnG via @FalconReportFN
DON’T SPEAK #Falcons Owner Arthur Blank 'Won't Speak' On Coach Smith Future; A Wise Move? https://t.co/NvpkuE9dRR via @FalconReportFN
Watch: #Falcons’ Arthur Smith on loss to #Bears https://t.co/31pgH1DlmD
It would be a surprise if Falcons moved on from HC Arthur Smith (via @RapSheet + @TomPelissero) https://t.co/yyR91oIS29 https://t.co/tszvYzj1Vq