Failing Falcons HC Arthur Smith has support from owner Arthur Blank
The Atlanta Falcons are 4-6 and en route to having another top-10 draft pick under head coach Arthur Smith. Fans want Smith fired now, but that's not going to happen. According to a recent report from Jeff Schultz of The Athletic, Blank remains supportive of Smith, though he expects a turnaround after the bye: "Blank […]
The Atlanta Falcons are 4-6 and en route to having another top-10 draft pick under head coach Arthur Smith.
Fans want Smith fired now, but that's not going to happen.
According to a recent report from Jeff Schultz of The Athletic, Blank remains supportive of Smith, though he expects a turnaround after the bye:
"Blank has been quiet. His emotions still fluctuate as they did early in his ownership years but he’s far less likely to comment publicly on the ups and down of his football team now. He declined to comment for this column. But team sources say he has been supportive of Smith behind the scenes, even while it’s acknowledged he expects progress this season."
The Falcons have an 18-26 record since Smith took over the team from Dan Quinn in 2021. They have not made the playoffs since the 2016 season and their chances of making them now are slim to none (17%) after losing their last three matchups.
As if things couldn't get any worse for the Falcons, they're still up in the air about who they will start at quarterback following their Week 11 break.
Smith is well aware that fans are outraged and understands why, but he's not one to pay any attention to the criticism.
“I’m an old lineman — I’m used to getting my ass ripped,” Smith told Schultz.
“In the old days, it was just you writing a column. Now there’s 7,000 forums for outrage. I get it. But you can’t worry about everything around you, things you can’t control. Like I said earlier, if you’re worried about that stuff, don’t sign up for professional sports.”
Falcons Remaining Schedule
Here is the Falcons remaining schedule when they return in Week 12:
Week 12 – vs. New Orleans Saints
Week 13 – at New York Jets
Week 14 – vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 15 – at Carolina Panthers
Week 16 – vs. Indianapolis Colts
Week 17 – at Chicago Bears
Week 18 – at Saints
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