Arthur Smith’s job security has been surrounded by a flurry of rumors, reports and wild speculation, especially in light of Arthur Blank’s public refusal to guarantee Smith’s return in 2024. To be fair to Blank, Smith has put him into a very tough spot.
In year three of his time in Atlanta, the Falcons go a mere 7-10 and end the season. 7-10 is a bit of a problem, as Smith started his time as head coach dealing with substantial cap issues. After a hefty number of tough roster decisions and losses, the Falcons went 7-10 in 2021.