With the Falcons’ 2018 season effectively over, and the team going through a four-game losing streak, head coach Dan Quinn has come under fire. Though the injuries to numerous starters are partly to blame, others have rightly pointed out some concerning trends. In fact, quite a few people have begun comparing this season to the 2013 season under Mike Smith, with many people making direct comparisons between Quinn and Smith.
Certainly, there are some parallels between Quinn and Smith that are worth discussing. There are some notable differences as well. I’ll take a look at some of the similarities and differences and what that could mean for the Falcons in 2019 and beyond.