Mike Smith Fired: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

The Atlanta Falcons fired head coach Mike Smith, despite playing for the NFC South title last night.

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1. Smith Had Been With Atlanta Since 2008

Smith accepted the head coaching job with the Falcons in 2008 after four season as the Jacksonville Jaguars’ defensive coordinator.

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2. Smith Had a 66-45 Record With Atlanta

Smith went 66-45 in those seasons, with a 1-4 postseason record. His only playoff win came in 2013 against the Seattle Seahawks.

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3. The Falcons Played the Panthers for the NFC South title Last Night

Last night, Atlanta played Carolina for the NFC South title, despite both of them having sub-.500 records. The Flacons finished the season 6-10.

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4. The Falcons Were Smith’s Third NFL Team

Before going to the Falcons, Smith spent time with the Jacksonville Jaguars as the defensive coordinator and the Baltimore Ravens working with the defensive line and linebackers. His NFL career started in 1999 after over a decade working with colleges. His first coaching job was with San Diego State, followed by Morehead State and Tennessee Tech.

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5. The Falcons Had One Win Outside of the Division

Atlanta went 5-1 in divisional games and 1-9 in all other games this season.