The first showing for Arthur Smith as the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons was certainly not what many expected or wanted. A 32-6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, one in which Atlanta’s offense scored nary a touchdown, does not inspire much confidence for the remainder of the season.
Still, it’s incredibly early yet and the NFL is all about adjustments. So, what will the Falcons do to bound back from a poor initial showing with the reigning Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers next up on the schedule? Here are the initial takeaways from Smith’s Monday press conference.