The Atlanta Falcons are one of the more patient franchises in the NFL, and that patience may allow head coach Arthur Smith to keep his job for another season.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler is reporting that the Falcons are unlikely to fire Smith unless the team completely falls apart down the stretch:
It seems like a job could open in this division, depending on how things play out. The sense I get after asking around is that Arthur Smith is safe in Atlanta, barring a late-season collapse. — Jeremy Fowler, ESPN
Falcons fans on Twitter had plenty to say about Fowler’s report, with many rooting for chaos over the final four games of the season.
NOTHING Arthur Smith has shown in his 3 years as Head Coach gives reason to retain him
— Aaron Briggs (@Aaron_Briggs1) December 10, 2023
Blank must be watching a different offense than the rest of us https://t.co/3I3LtQhJNX
— Noside GA (@shon8088) December 13, 2023
Arthur Smith is 20-27 over the past 3 years
Brandon Staley was 24-24 in that same time span and get fired.
Yes. Arthur Smith should go, Falcons fans.
— 🎈Yaq🅴🎈 AKA Player 1 🎮🕹️ (@BigHomieKODAQ) December 15, 2023
So I’m guessing 80% of the fan base want us to lose out now …🫠 https://t.co/P9icMP0M8L
— Outta Your Falcon Mind Podcast 🏈 (@OuttaYourFnMind) December 14, 2023
pic.twitter.com/sWTQ1xqnQx https://t.co/IaRulZArFX
— Omega Level Mutant 🧬 (@Kartelnometry) December 13, 2023
The more I read about the report of Arthur Smith, I begin to think they won’t be drafting a QB in this upcoming draft. Especially if next year is likely Smith’s “prove it or you’re fired” year, idk if Terry gives him a rookie QB. Could be very wrong tho. #Falcons #DirtyBirds
— Bryce Lewis (@Bryce_Lewis86) December 14, 2023
Fall apart?????? It’s already fallen apart!!!!! https://t.co/furzCxA1KY pic.twitter.com/OLusPn7XIO
— D.O.P.E. (@gmjohnson_) December 13, 2023
I figured that Smith would get another year but let’s see how these last 4 games go https://t.co/FCvCJnQOvt
— Atlanta Falcons (@DirtyBirdz_11) December 13, 2023
https://t.co/frDM9dZMuz pic.twitter.com/dIR4gXAZUB
— Tel (@KollusionTel) December 13, 2023
While I agree with this decision 10000%,
The fact he accomplish way more then Arthur Smith but got fired first. That’s insanity. https://t.co/ahuE8VUnfU
— The Falcons Nest Podcast (@TheNestPodcast_) December 15, 2023
Cause Arthur blank is a joke. We know https://t.co/eMW54zRjch
— Carlton (@CrispyCarlton) December 13, 2023
Arthur Smith, you’re next pack ya bags https://t.co/6CtNncCyZd
— K$LATT🦅 (@bridgebaby_4) December 15, 2023
Please fall apart in these last 4 games, Falcons. https://t.co/12UrVcmkbM
— Mark (@MarkW_E01) December 13, 2023
Arthur Smith:
• never made playoffs
• 20-27 record
• Wasting London, Pitts, Terrell and other players primes.
• has not been able to win the worst division in football (2 years)
• constant lack of consistency, discipline on offense
• offense ranked in bottom of the league. https://t.co/K7GnxHrAMP— The Falcons Nest Podcast (@TheNestPodcast_) December 15, 2023
We’re a joke!!! https://t.co/r4EYz8pNNO
— Breezy (@MoneyChasin_20) December 13, 2023
https://t.co/61i4GsKYtk pic.twitter.com/TZKUkouGG6
— kelsey orr (@kelseytayorr) December 14, 2023
Please https://t.co/07p20WBkWm pic.twitter.com/0eZHIXKUVA
— Spencer Cornelius (@cornelius766) December 14, 2023
In my opinion you can’t say Arthur Smith (or most losing head coaches) are safe until the season is over https://t.co/n61aVGzWS0
— Jarnold 🪶 (@Jarnold_Falcons) December 14, 2023
Mood of this wonderful Wednesday https://t.co/wUHnfNlAKd pic.twitter.com/FdU7E2Sgud
— Victor Herrera (@vicpickmaster) December 13, 2023
C'mon Ridder.
Do your thing. #TwoBirdsOneStone https://t.co/xlyNtUClwZ
— Caleb Cook (@jcalebcook1) December 13, 2023
“Fall apart”.. didn’t know this team was considered put together to begin with. Feel like we’re past falling apart. https://t.co/KvS0Lq9rRk
— Hani Safadi (@HRSBoom) December 13, 2023
Alright boys we really need to embarrass ourselves these next four games https://t.co/pY6ofUSe7D
— Alex (@alexwATL) December 13, 2023
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