What is falcons coach history?

The Atlanta Falcons have had a number of coaches over the years since their inception in 1965. Some of the notable coaches in Falcons history include:

  1. Norm Van Brocklin (1968-1974): Van Brocklin was the second head coach of the Falcons, taking over in 1968. He led the team to its first winning season in 1971 and compiled a 39-48-3 record in seven seasons with the team.

  2. Dan Reeves (1997-2003): Reeves was the head coach of the Falcons from 1997 to 2003. He led the team to four playoff appearances during his tenure and took them to the Super Bowl in the 1998 season, where they lost to the Denver Broncos. Reeves compiled a 49-59-1 record with the Falcons.

  3. Mike Smith (2008-2014): Smith was the head coach of the Falcons from 2008 to 2014. He led the team to five playoff appearances during his tenure and took them to the NFC Championship Game in the 2012 season. Smith compiled a 66-46 record with the Falcons.

  4. Arthur Smith (2021-present): Smith was hired as the head coach of the Falcons in January 2021. This is his first head coaching position in the NFL, however he has served as an assistant coach for several teams including the Tennessee Titans and Washington Football Team.

Overall, the Falcons have had 17 head coaches in their history and have compiled a 377-474-6 regular season record and a 10-14 postseason record.