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The Bow Tie Chronicles: Special Black Monday edition -- The firing of Arthur Smith

Falcons owner Arthur Blank and CEO Rich McKay addressed the media Monday to discuss firing coach Arthur Smith and the ensuing coaching search.
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Jan 9, 2024

In the 447th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles, host D. Orlando Ledbetter, in the special Black Monday show, discusses the firing of head coach Arthur Smith and what it means for the Falcons moving forward.

Falcons owner Arthur Blank and CEO Rich McKay stop by to help explain the firing and to chat about where the franchise is headed.

Smith posted a 21-30 record over three losing seasons.

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D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. is the award-winning Atlanta Falcons beat writer for the newspaper and has been on the staff since 2003. D. Orlando strives to provide inside information into the Falcons and the NFL. He finds the most joy in providing insight into the team, coaching moves, offseason business moves, draft and games.

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