When a decision is made to make a head coaching change, the writing is normally on the wall within the organization. For all the reports about how much Arthur Blank wanted to remain committed to Arthur Smith’s vision, the path to sustainable success was shattered following Atlanta’s embarrassing loss in Carolina. It became clear he wasn’t suited to take this team to the next level as a credible contender. One-sided losses to Chicago and New Orleans confirmed the team had to go in a new direction.
Adaptability is one of the pivotal traits a team must possess to win in the NFL.