NFC South

Demand Grows for NFL Franchise to Part Ways With Third-Year Head Coach

By Alek Arend The Atlanta Falcons are trying to stay alive in the NFC South race, but Sunday's outcome certainly won't help. The Falcons fell to the previously one-win Carolina Panthers 9-7 today. It's easily the worst loss of head coach Arthur Smith's head coaching career. Frankly, it's inexcusable. Smith continues to be out of his element. To make matters worse, his team has stopped caring. It's evident. And Smith's decision to make Desmond Ridder his franchise quarterback continues to be a mind-boggling decision. Atlanta's front office doesn't need to see anything more. It's time for the fr…