There’s one final week in the 2023 NFL season, and it may be tempting to position Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints as a do-or-die moment for Arthur Smith. The embattled head coach heads into that game with an outside chance of pushing his team into the playoffs with a win, as well as finishing above 7-10 for the first time in his three-year career as a head coach. There are stakes here for the franchise, but let’s be honest: They are not stakes for Smith.
Because here's the thing with Smith: A decision should already have been made, and I believe it has been.