The Atlanta Falcons dismissed head coach Arthur Smith in the wee hours of Monday morning after the end of their 2023 season after a third consecutive 7-10 record. Host Aaron Freeman and guest Jeff Schultz (formerly @TheAthletic) discuss where things went astray for Smith, considering his job security was considered safe a few months ago.

They also discuss the Falcons current process involving team president Rich McKay and owner Arthur Blank with finding a new coach, discuss the rumors linking the team to current New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick as Smith's successor, and whether getting the head coach hire right is a "crapshoot."

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Where did it go wrong for fired Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith?

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Where did it go wrong for fired Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith?

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