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Falcons Twitter reacts to team hiring Arthur Smith as head coach

Now that the Falcons finally have a head coach, let’s see what the people of Twitter have to say about Smith’s hiring

The Atlanta Falcons made Arthur Smith an offer to become the team’s next head coach on Friday morning, but the deal didn’t come together until several hours later. Despite speculation that Smith wouldn’t be accepting the job, the team officially named him to the position late Friday afternoon.

Now that the Falcons finally have a head coach, let’s see what the people of Twitter have to say about Smith’s hiring.

Bears offensive assistant named possible Falcons OC candidate

As reported by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Chicago Bears passing game coordinator Dave Ragone is a possible candidate to be the Falcons’ new offensive coordinator.

The Atlanta Falcons officially named Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith as their new head coach on Friday.

Smith, 38, has risen up the coaching ranks since taking over the Titans’ offense in 2019. Credited with turning around quarterback Ryan Tannehill’s NFL career, Smith built a high-powered offense based off the running game.

As reported by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Chicago Bears passing game coordinator Dave Ragone is a possible candidate to be the Falcons’ new offensive coordinator.

Ragone spent four seasons as the Bears quarterbacks coach before being promoted to passing game coordinator in 2020. Stay tuned for more Falcons coaching updates.

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Atlanta Falcons hiring Arthur Smith as head coach

After initial reports that the Atlanta Falcons were in contract talks with Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith for their head-coaching vacancy, the team officially hired him on Friday afternoon.

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The Atlanta Falcons have officially found a new head coach, agreeing to terms with Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith on Friday afternoon.

It was initially reported by ESPN’s Dianna Russini that the team had made an offer to Smith, but a deal didn’t transpire for several hours. Finally on Friday afternoon, the Falcons announced the signing.

Smith, 38, has spent the last decade with the Titans in different roles, including quality control coach, tight ends coach, and eventually offensive coordinator starting in 2019.

Tennessee was a surprise playoff team last season, and again made the postseason in 2020 behind a strong running game and lethal use of play-action passing. Smith helped maximize Ryan Tannehill’s strengths and could have a similar effect on Falcons QB Matt Ryan in 2021.

Atlanta fired its previous head coach Dan Quinn after an 0-5 start to the season that included several blown fourth-quarter leads. Falcons defensive coordinator Raheem Morris took over in Week 6 and the team was noticeably better during a 4-7 run to close out the year.

Morris interviewed for the job prior to the end of the season, and was believed to be a serious contender. Smith got a second interview on Wednesday for the team’s coaching vacancy.

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Report: Falcons have offered head coach position to Arthur Smith

The Atlanta Falcons may have finally found their next head coach, offering the position to Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, ESPN’s Dianna Russini reported on Friday morning.

The Atlanta Falcons may have finally found their next head coach, offering the position to Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, ESPN’s Dianna Russini reported on Friday morning.

Smith, 38, has spent the last decade with the Titans in different roles, including quality control coach, tight ends coach, and eventually offensive coordinator starting in 2019.

The Titans were a surprise playoff team last season, and again made the postseason in 2020 behind a strong running game and lethal use of play-action passing. Smith helped maximize Ryan Tannehill’s strengths and could have a similar effect on Falcons QB Matt Ryan in 2021.

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