Falcons Sign Coach Mike Smith To A Three-Year Extension

Discussion in 'Atlanta Falcons' started by BigBlueBruiser, Feb 3, 2011.

  1. The Atlanta Falcons today announced that head coach Mike Smith has signed a three-year extension of his contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “When we hired Mike Smith in 2008, we believed we had found the total package: a head coach with strong leadership skills and experience and the track record to back it up, and a man of high character and integrity,†Falcons owner & CEO Arthur Blank said. “In his three seasons with us, Coach Smith has demonstrated all of these characteristics, and then some. “We are pleased to extend Smitty’s contract, and we are very proud of the way he represents the Falcons through his coaching of our players, in supporting our club’s business goals, and through his caring for our fans and the community.†Since being named the 14th head coach in Falcons history in 2008, Smith has recorded three consecutive winning seasons — a first for the club — and a collective 33-15 record, easily the best three-year coaching mark in franchise history. “I am looking forward to continuing to build upon the solid foundation we have in place within our organization and on our football team,†Smith said. “I’d like to personally thank both Arthur and (general manager) Thomas Dimitroff for their outstanding support and guidance. We are going to continue to work as hard as we can to bring a championship to Falcons fans and to the city of Atlanta.†In 2010, Smith led the Falcons to an NFC-best 13-3 record and won a division title for only the fourth time in team history. The Falcons clinched the number one seed in the NFC playoffs for the first time since 1980 and for only the second time in team history.

    Source: AtlantaFalcons.com
     
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  2. Crowned

    Crowned Doesn't give a shit.

    He earned it, the Falcons should be a playoff team all 3 years. Defense needs to improve a little more though.
     
  3. FdMstng99

    FdMstng99 Man of Steel

    Good for him, well deserved.