Steelers to hire former Falcons coach Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator: Source
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Steelers to hire former Falcons coach Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator: Source

New York Times  

By Mike DeFabo, Josh Kendall, Mark Kaboly and Larry Holder The Pittsburgh Steelers are hiring former Atlanta Falcons coach Arthur Smith as the team’s new offensive coordinator, according to a team source. Tomlin fired previous offensive coordinator Matt Canada during the season, giving quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan play-calling duties and tabbing running backs coach Eddie Faulkner to coordinate the offense during the week. Smith, 41, served as offensive coordinator for two seasons for the Tennessee Titans before taking the Falcons’ head-coaching job. — Josh Kendall, Falcons beat writer Smith fits Pittsburgh The bottom line is that Smith fits what the Steelers were looking for out of their new offensive coordinator.

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Arthur Smith and the Steelers: A football marriage made in the trenches
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Arthur Smith and the Steelers: A football marriage made in the trenches

New York Times  

Soon after Arthur Smith arrived in Latrobe, Pa., for his first training camp with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the new offensive coordinator implemented a rule. “There’s certainly a style of play and an intent that we want that fits this team — the history here, Steelers brand of football and that shared vision,” Smith said. GO DEEPER All business in football: …

Mayfield and Buccaneers must overcome Cousins and revamped Falcons for 4th straight NFC South title
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mayfield and Buccaneers must overcome Cousins and revamped Falcons for 4th straight NFC South title

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Losing Tom Brady didn’t loosen the Buccaneers’ hold on the NFC South. Before Penix, Atlanta’s previous three first-round picks were running back Bijan Robinson, wide receiver Drake London and tight end Kyle Pitts. Atlanta bolstered its defense during training camp, adding four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Matthew Judon and two-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons to join …

Pittsburgh Steelers are handing their offense to veteran QB Russell Wilson
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pittsburgh Steelers are handing their offense to veteran QB Russell Wilson

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to let Russell Wilson cook. Coach Mike Tomlin announced the nine-time Pro Bowler as the starter on Wednesday, putting an end to a largely perfunctory quarterback competition with Justin Fields in which the 35-year-old Wilson held the “pole position” as Tomlin put it for months and did little to cede ground to Fields. …

Steelers are hoping an overhaul at QB will lead to more success in 2024
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Steelers are hoping an overhaul at QB will lead to more success in 2024

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH STEELERS EXPECTATIONS: The franchise has essentially been running in place for nearly a decade, and the angst of being “good but not good enough” is growing, so much so that a team known for its stability made a handful of dramatic — by Steelers’ standards anyway — moves in the offseason. The Steelers also signed inside linebacker Patrick Queen …

Bill Belichick issues warning about Steelers offense... but claims under-fire Russell Wilson ISN'T the problem
4 months ago

Bill Belichick issues warning about Steelers offense... but claims under-fire Russell Wilson ISN'T the problem

Daily Mail  

Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick issued a stark warning about the Pittsburgh Steelers offense. The longtime coach of Tom Brady however claims Russell Wilson will not be the problem for the team, and he much prefers the 35-year-old to backup Justin Fields. Russell Wilson has not had the easiest start to his Pittsburgh Steelers career at age …

Things didn’t work out for Arthur Smith in Atlanta. He’s eager to hit the reset button in Pittsburgh
6 months, 1 week ago

Things didn’t work out for Arthur Smith in Atlanta. He’s eager to hit the reset button in Pittsburgh

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Arthur Smith needed to get away — far away — from the NFL after the Atlanta Falcons fired him in January just hours after a third straight 7-10 finish. While Smith stressed he didn’t cut his vacation short to take an interview because “I didn’t want to get divorced,” minutes after his plane touched down at JFK he …

Four months after being fired by Atlanta, Arthur Smith is hitting the reset button in Pittsburgh
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Four months after being fired by Atlanta, Arthur Smith is hitting the reset button in Pittsburgh

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Arthur Smith walked in and sat down, a microphone in front of him and a Pittsburgh Steelers baseball cap pulled tight on his head. “There’s a certain style of play and intent we want that fits this team and the history here and the Steelers and the brand of football, a shared vision,” Smith said. A team media …

New Steelers OC Arthur Smith has a vision — and now, the linemen to execute it
7 months, 3 weeks ago

New Steelers OC Arthur Smith has a vision — and now, the linemen to execute it

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of NFL Draft Rounds 4-7. The board fell about well as the team could have hoped when West Virginia center Zach Frazier, a player who has long felt like a fit in Pittsburgh, fell right into the Steelers’ lap with the 51st pick. “It’s special.” GO DEEPER Steelers draft Zach Frazier: How he fits, pick …

Kingsbury withdraws name from consideration for Raiders offensive coordinator, AP source says
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Kingsbury withdraws name from consideration for Raiders offensive coordinator, AP source says

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Former Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury isn’t going to Las Vegas to become the Raiders offensive coordinator after all, a person informed of the decision told The Associated Press on Saturday. Kingsbury, who spent this past season at USC as an offensive analyst, had agreed to join new coach Antonio Pierce’s staff on Thursday, but he couldn’t …

The Steelers are turning their underachieving offense over to former Falcons coach Arthur Smith
10 months, 3 weeks ago

The Steelers are turning their underachieving offense over to former Falcons coach Arthur Smith

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers hired former Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator on Friday, hoping he can help a unit that’s underachieved in recent years. Smith replaces Matt Canada, who was dismissed just before Thanksgiving with the Steelers offense languishing near the bottom of the league in points and yards. Still, head coach Mike Tomlin opted …

Raiders hiring Kliff Kingsbury as offensive coordinator, AP source says
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Raiders hiring Kliff Kingsbury as offensive coordinator, AP source says

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders are hiring former Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury to be their offensive coordinator, a person informed of the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday night. The Raiders pick 13th in this year’s quarterback-deep draft, but the top names likely will be gone by the time Las Vegas’ spot comes up. Arizona went …

Washington Commanders hiring Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as coach, AP sources say
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Washington Commanders hiring Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as coach, AP sources say

Associated Press  

The Washington Commanders have an agreement with Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn to hire him as coach, according to two people with knowledge of the decision. He became Washington’s choice after Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, considered a top candidate, told teams Tuesday he was staying with Detroit and the Seahawks hired Baltimore defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald on Wednesday. …

Sean McVay promotes Chris Shula to defensive coordinator; Giff Smith joining staff
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Sean McVay promotes Chris Shula to defensive coordinator; Giff Smith joining staff

LA Times  

Rams linebackers/pass rush coordinator Chris Shula, left, stands on the sideline next to defensive coordinator Raheem Morris during a game at SoFi Stadium on Dec. 3. For the first time since he became the Rams’ coach in 2017, McVay is staying in house and promoting a defensive coordinator from within. Giff Smith joining Rams’ staff McVay plans to hire former …

Seahawks hire Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald as new coach
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Seahawks hire Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald as new coach

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — It was a defensive-centric head coach that brought the Seattle Seahawks their only Super Bowl title. The Seahawks are hoping a newer — albeit much younger — version can return them to the elite of the NFL after hiring Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald as their new head coach on Wednesday. Macdonald, 36, arrives in Seattle …

Kaboly: Steelers’ hire of Arthur Smith was perfect choice, even if it doesn’t work
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Kaboly: Steelers’ hire of Arthur Smith was perfect choice, even if it doesn’t work

New York Times  

PITTSBURGH — It’s Arthur Smith … it’s always been Arthur Smith. Robinson and Johnson — who was coaching at the high school level just five years ago — have not been an offensive coordinator or called plays in the NFL, while Brown has spent one year as an OC and part-time play caller for the league’s worst offense in Carolina …

Falcons appoints Zac Robinson as offensive coordinator, Jimmy Lake to run defense
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Falcons appoints Zac Robinson as offensive coordinator, Jimmy Lake to run defense

Associated Press  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris began assembling his staff on Monday, appointing Zac Robinson as offensive coordinator and Jimmy Lake to run the defense. Both assistants followed Morris from the Los Angeles Rams, where the new Atlanta coach served as defensive coordinator before he landed the Falcons’ job last week. Morris also announced that Marquice Williams …

Carolina Panthers officially hire Dave Canales as he becomes the FOURTH head coach in almost six years under billionaire owner David Tepper
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Carolina Panthers officially hire Dave Canales as he becomes the FOURTH head coach in almost six years under billionaire owner David Tepper

Daily Mail  

The Bucs' won yet another NFC South title before losing in the Divisional round The Carolina Panthers have hired Dave Canales as their new head coach on a six-year contract. The former offensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers becomes the fourth head coach under the ownership of billionaire David Tepper. The Carolina Panthers have hired Buccaneers OC Dave Canales …

Falcons hire Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as head coach
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Falcons hire Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris as head coach

LA Times  

Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris has been hired by the Atlanta Falcons to be their head coach. Defensive coordinator Raheem Morris is the new head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, the team announced Thursday. Morris, who succeeded Brandon Staley as Rams defensive coordinator in 2021, interviewed with the Falcons, Chargers, Washington Commanders, Carolina Panthers and Seattle Seahawks this offseason. Rams …

Panthers hire former Buccaneers OC Dave Canales as coach: Can he aid Bryce Young?
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Panthers hire former Buccaneers OC Dave Canales as coach: Can he aid Bryce Young?

New York Times  

The Carolina Panthers have hired former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales as their coach, the team announced Thursday. #Panthers agree to terms with Dave Canaleshttps://t.co/Ozcb8nLoSI — Carolina Panthers January 26, 2024 “Dave’s background is rooted in success,” Panthers owner David Tepper said. I’m confident that will translate to the field.” Canales joined the Buccaneers for the 2023 season …

Falcons interview former Titans coach Mike Vrabel, meet again with Carolina assistant Ejiro Evero
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Falcons interview former Titans coach Mike Vrabel, meet again with Carolina assistant Ejiro Evero

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Former Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel had an in-person interview with the Atlanta Falcons to discuss their head coaching vacancy on Wednesday. Earlier Wednesday, the Falcons met again with Carolina defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, who joined Rams assistant Raheem Morris and former Patriots coach Bill Belichick in receiving second interviews. The Falcons have interviewed Detroit Lions offensive coordinator …

Titans agree to hire Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as head coach, AP source says
11 months ago

Titans agree to hire Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as head coach, AP source says

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have agreed to hire Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as their head coach, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Monday. This season, Callahan helped former practice squad quarterback Jake Browning go 4-3 as a starter after a season-ending injury to Burrow, keeping the Bengals in the playoff mix …

Falcons interview Rams’ Raheem Morris, Bills’ Joe Brady after 2nd meeting with Bill Belichick
11 months ago

Falcons interview Rams’ Raheem Morris, Bills’ Joe Brady after 2nd meeting with Bill Belichick

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons interviewed Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris and Buffalo Bills quarterbacks coach and interim offensive coordinator Joe Brady on Saturday for their head coaching vacancy. The virtual interviews with Morris and Brady came one day after former longtime New England coach Bill Belichick completed his second interview with the Falcons. Brady, the Bills’ quarterbacks …

Atlanta Falcons complete a second interview with former Patriots coach Bill Belichick
11 months ago

Atlanta Falcons complete a second interview with former Patriots coach Bill Belichick

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Bill Belichick completed his second coaching interview with the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, moving closer to joining the franchise that endured its biggest disappointment with him on the opposite sideline. The Falcons also met virtually with Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, but all eyes were on Belichick amid reports that he was the team’s top choice and …

Steelers taking a new approach at offensive coordinator? Whom might they target?
11 months ago

Steelers taking a new approach at offensive coordinator? Whom might they target?

New York Times  

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin will remain in his seat for the foreseeable future, with a contract extension expected before next season. During his season-ending news conference Thursday, Tomlin said he’s in the “infancy” stages of searching for a new offensive coordinator. “But I’m looking at outside candidates.” GO DEEPER Tomlin addresses job status, calls Pickett QB1 with competition Unlike when …

Bill Belichick interviews with Falcons for head coaching job
11 months, 1 week ago

Bill Belichick interviews with Falcons for head coaching job

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Bill Belichick signaled he’s ready to get back to coaching less than a week after parting with the New England Patriots, speaking with the Atlanta Falcons about their vacant position. The Falcons announced Monday night they have interviewed the 71-year-old Belichick, who left the Patriots on Thursday after 24 seasons and a record six Super Bowl championships. The …

Falcons interview Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald for head coaching job
11 months, 1 week ago

Falcons interview Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald for head coaching job

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons conducted a virtual interview with Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, a former University of Georgia assistant, for their head coaching vacancy on Friday. The Falcons’ list of possible candidates is believed to include Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and Ravens assistant head coach Anthony Weaver. Former Falcons interim …

NFL coach and GM tracker: From Jerod Mayo to Dan Quinn, the 2024 hiring cycle is complete
11 months, 1 week ago

NFL coach and GM tracker: From Jerod Mayo to Dan Quinn, the 2024 hiring cycle is complete

LA Times  

CHARGERS: Staley and Telesco were fired in mid-December after the Chargers lost five of six following a 4-4 start to the season. Others who interviewed include Patrick Graham, Todd Monken, Steve Wilks, Mike Macdonald and former Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator and Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier. Four candidates were interviewed over Zoom by Jan. 12: Panthers interim head coach …

Arthur Smith expresses ‘love and appreciation’ for Falcons players in team meeting after firing
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Arthur Smith expresses ‘love and appreciation’ for Falcons players in team meeting after firing

Associated Press  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Arthur Smith was back at the Atlanta Falcons’ practice facility on Monday morning for a final meeting with his players after he was fired late Sunday night. It meant a lot to me that he stood up there and looked us all in the eye and told us some things.” Added Harrison: “He’s a guy you …

Panthers request interviews with 9 coaching candidates, 8 GM candidates after firing Scott Fitterer
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Panthers request interviews with 9 coaching candidates, 8 GM candidates after firing Scott Fitterer

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers need a head coach and a general manager — and they already have plenty of potential candidates. “As we move forward with the new direction for our franchise, I have made the decision that Scott Fitterer will no longer serve as our general manager,” Panthers owner David Tepper said in statement. The Panthers announced …

Falcons fire coach Arthur Smith hours after completing 3rd straight 7-10 season
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Falcons fire coach Arthur Smith hours after completing 3rd straight 7-10 season

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Arthur Smith, who inherited a rebuilding project in his first NFL head coaching job and failed to lift Atlanta from its playoff drought, was fired late Sunday night, hours after completing his third straight losing season with the Falcons. Smith didn’t feel much heat after his first two losing seasons as Atlanta dealt with major salary cap issues, …

After Falcons fizzle, coach Arthur Smith deflects when asked about his future
11 months, 2 weeks ago

After Falcons fizzle, coach Arthur Smith deflects when asked about his future

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Following Atlanta’s second-half collapse against the rival Saints on Sunday, embattled Falcons coach Arthur Smith had opportunities to make a public case for his retention. “Obviously the pick didn’t help,” said Ridder, who started for the Falcons after Taylor Heinicke was a game-day scratch because of an ankle injury. They took advantage of it.” The Falcons drove …

Falcons fire Arthur Smith after 3 losing seasons: Who could Atlanta target as his replacement?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Falcons fire Arthur Smith after 3 losing seasons: Who could Atlanta target as his replacement?

New York Times  

The Atlanta Falcons fired coach Arthur Smith after three seasons, the team announced at midnight Monday morning, hours after the conclusion of the regular season. “There’s a lot of things that go into what makes a quarterback successful or not.” The Falcons hired Smith to replace Dan Quinn following the 2020 season. I’m angry, I’m frustrated.” Smith’s final moments with …

Atlanta Falcons fire Arthur Smith: How getting the QB decision wrong cost him
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Atlanta Falcons fire Arthur Smith: How getting the QB decision wrong cost him

New York Times  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — When Calais Campbell explained in the spring why he signed with the Atlanta Falcons, he said general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Arthur Smith “made me a believer.” “You need to believe in the people making decisions, and they have a win-now mentality,” Campbell said on April 3. “There’s a million ways to do it …

Falcons coach Arthur Smith knows his job ‘is to win,’ but won’t focus on job security
1 year ago

Falcons coach Arthur Smith knows his job ‘is to win,’ but won’t focus on job security

New York Times  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Sure, the Atlanta Falcons are still playing for a playoff berth. It’s not the kind of thing anyone will talk about directly — Blank this week told Georgia Public Broadcasting that he is “committed” to Smith without offering any concrete plans about the future — but it’s the topic that will be in the background of …

Falcons owner on coach Arthur Smith’s future with team: ‘We’ll let the season play out’
1 year ago

Falcons owner on coach Arthur Smith’s future with team: ‘We’ll let the season play out’

New York Times  

Falcons owner Arthur Blank said he is “committed” to Arthur Smith but will “let the season play out and go from there” when asked if the third-year head coach will return in 2024. “Obviously, this has not been the kind of year we expected and you would hear that first from Coach Smith,” Blank told Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Jeff Hullinger …

Falcons coach Arthur Smith’s job security in question after 9-7 loss to the NFL’s worst team
1 year ago

Falcons coach Arthur Smith’s job security in question after 9-7 loss to the NFL’s worst team

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Arthur Smith’s job security is in question after the Atlanta Falcons squandered a lead Sunday and lost to the NFL’s worst team. “There’s consequences when you lose so these are natural questions, right?” Smith said during a postgame news conference. “Make sure we have the right plan and make the right decision that’s in the best interest …

Pitt hires Kade Bell as offensive coordinator following impressive stop at Western Carolina
1 year ago

Pitt hires Kade Bell as offensive coordinator following impressive stop at Western Carolina

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Bell replaces Frank Cignetti, who was fired two weeks ago following the program’s worst season in 25 years. Bell comes to Pitt from Western Carolina, where he held the same position while helping the Catamounts become one of the most dynamic offenses in the Football Championship …

New Steelers offensive coordinator Eddie Faulkner is focusing on the present
1 year, 1 month ago

New Steelers offensive coordinator Eddie Faulkner is focusing on the present

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — This isn’t the way Eddie Faulkner wanted to get the biggest job of his professional life. It’s a bond that goes back well over a decade, a bond that hardly ended when the Pittsburgh Steelers fired Canada as their offensive coordinator on Tuesday and replaced him with Faulkner, the energetic 46-year-old running backs coach who is well aware …

Desmond Ridder back at QB for Falcons: Now he and Arthur Smith are in it together
1 year, 1 month ago

Desmond Ridder back at QB for Falcons: Now he and Arthur Smith are in it together

New York Times  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta Falcons coach Arthur Smith is going back to Desmond Ridder as his starting quarterback, and they are going down the homestretch of the regular season together — a homestretch that could prove critical to their long-term futures in Atlanta. “He’s done a really good job of taking advantage of what could be perceived as a …

Falcons mailbag: Is Desmond Ridder good or bad? Can Arthur Smith evaluate QBs?
1 year, 1 month ago

Falcons mailbag: Is Desmond Ridder good or bad? Can Arthur Smith evaluate QBs?

New York Times  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons have one big quarterback question and lots of little quarterback questions that attach to that big one. Heinicke’s injury is a “low grade” sprain, Smith said, so he may be healthy enough to play when Atlanta returns to the field, but the Falcons are strongly considering going back to Ridder either way. In …

Falcons hire Gray from Packers as assistant head coach for D
1 year, 10 months ago

Falcons hire Gray from Packers as assistant head coach for D

Associated Press  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta Falcons coach Arthur Smith continued to reshape his defensive staff by hiring Jerry Gray as the assistant head coach for defense on Tuesday. Gray, 60, brings 26 years of NFL coaching experience to Atlanta, including eight as a defensive coordinator and 16 as a defensive backs coach. The addition of Gray, who had been Green …

Texans hire veteran coach Smith as new head coach
2 years, 10 months ago

Texans hire veteran coach Smith as new head coach

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — After giving David Culley just one year to prove himself, the Houston Texans on Monday hired Lovie Smith as their new head coach, adding a veteran with a track record of success to a team that faces questions about its hiring process. Smith spent last season as Houston’s associate head coach and defensive coordinator. “We would be remiss …

Steelers promote QB coach Canada to offensive coordinator
3 years, 10 months ago

Steelers promote QB coach Canada to offensive coordinator

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t look very far to find a new offensive coordinator, promoting quarterbacks coach Matt Canada to the position on Monday to replace Randy Fichtner. Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and running back James Conner are free agents and the team is still searching for an offensive line coach to replace Shaun Sarrett, whose contract was not …

Arthur Smith signs deal to be Falcons coach
3 years, 11 months ago

Arthur Smith signs deal to be Falcons coach

Associated Press  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Arthur Smith has signed a contract with the Atlanta Falcons to be their next coach, the team announced Saturday. “Throughout our research and interview process, Arthur stood out amongst a very deep and very talented candidate pool with an outstanding plan for our organization to return to the level of competition our fans deserve and expect,” …

Falcons pick Titans offensive coordinator Smith as new coach
3 years, 11 months ago

Falcons pick Titans offensive coordinator Smith as new coach

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons have chosen offense and youth as the calling cards of their new coach. Atlanta agreed to terms with Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith on Friday to become the team’s head coach. Atlanta got a good one.” Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel congratulated Smith in a statement released by the Titans. Falcons owner Arthur Blank has …

Steelers part ways with Randy Fichtner, 2 assistants
3 years, 11 months ago

Steelers part ways with Randy Fichtner, 2 assistants

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers’ playoff flameout cost offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner and two assistants their jobs. Head coach Mike Tomlin hinted at major changes on Wednesday after Pittsburgh dropped five of its final six games following an 11-0 start and didn’t waste time getting started. Pittsburgh’s offense finished fourth in the league during Fichtner’s first season calling the plays …

Chargers’ head coach candidates: Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith
3 years, 11 months ago

Chargers’ head coach candidates: Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith

LA Times  

As the Chargers search for a new head coach to replace Anthony Lynn, The Times will examine candidates the team plans to interview. This is the first in a series of appraisals of the contenders, along with thoughts from NFL writer Sam Farmer: ARTHUR SMITH Current Job: Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator. He’s given everything that he’s been asked to and …

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