Once upon a time in the land of football, Arthur Smith took on the daunting task of turning the Atlanta Falcons into a playoff contender. Armed with determination and a notable pedigree as the son of FedEx founder Fred Smith, Smith stepped into his first NFL head coaching job with high hopes and big dreams.
Alas, the road to success was not as smooth as Smith had envisioned. Over the course of three seasons, the Falcons amassed a rather lackluster record of 7-10 each year. Despite his best efforts, Smith couldn't quite lift the Falcons from their playoff drought, leaving Atlanta yearning for a taste of postseason glory.
