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Falcons thinking about making coaching change?

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated Dec 21, 2023 4:04 PM ET

There were recent reports suggesting that Arthur Smith’s job as the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons was safe. Could that no longer be the case?

CBS Sports reporter Josina Anderson reported via X on Thursday that people around Atlanta are growing dismayed with Smith, especially following the Falcons’ 9-7 loss to the 2-12 Carolina Panthers last weekend.

I’m told sentiments of dismay are rising around HC Arthur Smith in Atlanta particularly after their 9-7 loss to the #Panthers, per source; though no definitive decision has been publicly relayed on his tenure.

We’ll see how it goes. They face the Colts, Bears & Saints next.

— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) December 20, 2023

A report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler last week said that Smith’s job was thought to be safe. Of course, Atlanta was 6-7 at the time and looked likely to get to .500 with a win over the Panthers. However, Atlanta could only muster seven points in its loss to Carolina and dropped to 6-8.

Smith is in his third season as the Falcons head coach. The team went 7-10 under him each of the last two seasons.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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