Arthur Smith Is Set to Make $17,000 Each Day for Not Coaching the Falcons

After the conclusion of the regular season, the Atlanta Falcons waited mere minutes before firing their head coach, Arthur Smith. It was even televised during the of Sunday Night Football. But was this shocking? Certainly not! Even sportscaster Rodney Harrison, who lives in Atlanta, expressed that it was highly anticipated that Smith would get fired.

Advertisement Smith was supposed to turn things around for the , but their late game turnovers and a QB dilemma worse than the Jets resulted in a 7 10 record for three straight seasons. Fans have been furious over how the franchise continues its playoff drought for six seasons straight, let alone a Super Bowl victory they’ve never secured.

Nonetheless, both the fanbase and the team finally have the opportunity to breathe a sigh of relief now that the prodigal coach has been fired. However, it might surprise you that the Falcons will still have to carry Smith’s burden for the next three years. As it turns out, the now former head coach of the Falcons will be making about $17000 per day until his contract ends with the team, as reported by MLFootball.

Advertisement Loading embed tweet https://twitter.com/_MLFootball/status/1744226013943337193?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw If you didn’t know — NFL coaching contracts are fully guaranteed, and a franchise is obliged to honor them even if they decide to sack the coach. A similar story to Smith’s took place back in November on the Raiders’ grounds, when the management abruptly decided to fire their head coach, .

He inked a six year, $60 million contract with the team last year and was fired this mid season. Therefore, the team will be for the next four seasons, despite not coaching the team. However, this could change if both parties mutually decide on a buyout for a smaller amount. Arthur Smith Isn’t the Only Coach to Be Fired on Black Monday Smith’s sacking news came exactly at midnight, keeping the Black Monday ritual alive.

Following this, Commanders coach Ron Rivera got the boot after leading the team for four years. After the second worst record in franchise history, the group that bought the team from the Snyder family earlier last year decided to sack the head coach, who reportedly earned an estimated of $8.5 million per year, .

Nevertheless, Smith was the highlight of coach firing this Black Monday, as fans didn’t shy away before taking a jab or two at the now former Hotlanta head coach. Advertisement Reacting to MLFootball’s post, this fan quipped, “ ” Loading embed tweet https://twitter.com/FCB_Skydog/status/1744227800666817005?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Another chimed in and noted, “ ” Loading embed tweet https://twitter.com/TheLawteyDawg/status/1744319229149556827?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw This fan remarked, “ ” Loading embed tweet https://twitter.com/LuckyLefty2323/status/1744243485249819074?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw A fan stated, “ ” Loading embed tweet https://twitter.com/prazdnyTFDP/status/1744243986640908725?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Lastly, this fan asserted, “ ” Loading embed tweet https://twitter.com/ItsMJ254/status/1744239667430481944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw As we head into the postseason, there will be a few more coaches to be ousted.

Eight time Super Bowl winner is one of those potential coaches who has remained on the hot seat throughout the entire season as the Patriots are going through one of the worst seasons yet during his tenure. However, Belichick isn’t the type of coach to get the boot on Black Monday. He has led the franchise to six Super Bowls and 19 straight winning seasons.

Therefore, even if they decided to let him go, it would be done with grace. In his recent post game presser, Belichick revealed that he will meet with Robert Kraft just like every other year and see how things go from there. Last but not least, Panthers HC Frank Reich was fired this season after a 1 11 record.

Chargers HC Brandon Staley was also let go after a 5 9 record with the team. Advertisement.