"Arthur Blank Discusses Falcons' Coaching Shake-Up and Future Plans"
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The Atlanta Falcons have fired head coach Arthur Smith after a 7-10 record in each of his three seasons leading the team, citing the team's struggles at quarterback and performance against teams with losing records. Team owner Arthur Blank and CEO Rich McKay plan to take their time in finding a successor and have retained general manager Terry Fontenot. The team's upcoming hire will be Blank's sixth since buying the team in 2002, and potential candidates for the head coaching position include Bill Belichick, Eric Bieniemy, and others.
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- Inside Falcons Decision to Fire Smith: 'I Was Significantly Disappointed' Sports Illustrated
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