Falcons Coach Mike Smith Not Fretting Over Job Security

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) – Coach Mike Smith keeps searching for ways to fix the Atlanta Falcons, and nothing seems to work.

Since finishing 10 yards shy of the Super Bowl two years ago, the Falcons have been a model of dysfunction on the field.

They are 9-21 over the last two years and have lost three of five entering Sunday’s game at New Orleans.

Victories over the Saints and Carolina would give Atlanta (7-9) the NFC South title for the third time in Smith’s seven seasons, but Falcons owner Arthur Blank hasn’t said publicly if the coach will return next year.

Smith says he’s not fretting about job security, adding that he’s focused solely on helping Atlanta beat the Saints.

It won’t be easy. Smith is 1-5 at New Orleans, 4-9 in the series.

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