“Living in the Maldives”: Under Pressure Head Coach Arthur Smith Earns Rich Eisen’s Respect Amidst Dangling Playoff Hopes

The pressure on head coach Arthur Smith is real! He has to incur fines for hiding the injury details of running back Bijan Robinson from the NFL, violating football norms. Meanwhile, the owner of the Atlanta Falcons has confirmed that Smith’s time with the Falcons would be entirely based on the team’s performance. The team is at the edge after a disappointing defeat against the Carolina Panthers, which affected their playoff chances. Amidst the drama, Rich Eisen comes out as a light in Smith’s life with his respectful lines.

It is noteworthy that before becoming the head coach of the Falcons, Smith was with the Titans and the Washington Football Team. Despite being the son of FedEx CEO Fredrick Smith, he decided to forge his own path by joining the Falcons. This decision speaks to his unwavering determination, which many in the NFL community admire, including Eisen.

Rich Eisen appreciates Arthur Smith!

The Falcons hired Smith hoping to revive the team’s poor performance. But it seemed the team couldn’t cope well. Despite grinding hard, the team has suffered two straight losses, severely damaging the playoff probability. But the NFL analyst recently unveiled positive facets about Smith’s determination to do something independently.

The panelists discussed hiding Bijan Robinson’s injury information in a recent episode of “The Rich Eisen Show.” Eisen shed light on Smith’s wealthy background, appreciating his zeal to join the Falcons. He said, “Arthur Smith, and I know I’m sure, doesn’t really appreciate it always being brought up, but he is one of the heirs to the Smith family of the FedEx empire; he does not have to be doing this, he could be living in the Maldives.”

He added he can do whatever he wants, wherever he wants to live, and appreciates his “acumen.” This shows his admiration for Smith. But does this thing matter to franchise owner Arthur Blank, or will he bid farewell to Smith if he thinks it doesn’t work?

Is Arthur Blank planning to bid adieu to Smith?

The Falcons owners showcased mixed reactions to Smith’s pact with the Falcons. Adam Smith was brought in to improve the Falcons’ performance, but with back-to-back losses and a tally of 6-8, it seemed the squad’s playoff chances were in jeopardy. There are only three games left that will determine if they make it to the playoffs. Blank has said they would be fully committed to Smith.

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But he added, “We will let the season play out and go from there. Obviously, this has not been expected.” He emphasized that the future would lead to necessary changes. “At the end of the year, we will assess where we are and go from there,” he said. The squad will play against the Colts, and this matchup is crucial to Smith’s career with the Falcons. What do you think about it?

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