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Arthur Smith reaches deal to become Atlanta Falcons' new head coach

The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with Arthur Smith to be the team's new head coach, it was announced on Friday. Smith has served as the offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans the past two seasons. Smith, 38, replaces Dan Quinn, whom the Falcons fired along with general manager Thomas Dimitroff on October 11 after an 0-5 start. (ESPN.com)

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