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UNC Football: Atlanta Falcons hire Arthur Smith as their new head coach

NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 19: Tight ends coach Arthur Smith of the Tennessee Titans talks with Phillip Supernaw #89 during a preseason game against the Carolina Panthers at Nissan Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

The former UNC Football player and coach has landed his first NFL head coaching job with the Atlanta Falcons.

The Atlanta Falcons have found their new head coach in the form of a UNC football alum. After firing Dan Quinn, the team had an opening for their head coaching job and now they are moving quickly to fill it.