During the Mike Smith years, one thing that stood out was how conservative the team would become in the second half. If Atlanta managed a lead of 7 or more by halftime, they’d inevitably take their foot off the gas in hopes of burning out the clock to a win. It was a moderately successful strategy at first glance, until you consider this: if you take away the 4th quarter comebacks during the Mike Smith years, the team never finishes above .500. Not even in the 13-3 seasons. All of those winning seasons were a result of a QB who is in the top-10 all-time for 4th quarter comebacks.
Falcons need to be bold in search for GM and head coach
