There is no need to talk anymore about how Arthur Smith and his Atlanta Falcons played to start the season off – it was simply bad.
However, if there is a silver lining, it is remembering that this was Arthur Smith’s first game as a head coach in the NFL. He is still learning how to run a team, anyone in his position would still have a lot to learn.
It was a gut check for the team and coaches and that could give them the wake-up call that they need. In fact, one of the greatest coaches in NFL history got off to a similar start in his coaching debut.