Latest Rich McKay News

Falcons phase out Rich McKay -- again -- as Raheem Morris comes on board as coach

Jan. 26, 2024 13:12 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — When the Atlanta Falcons began their search for a head coach, Rich McKay was sitting side by side with owner Arthur Blank. By the time Raheem Morris was hired, McKay had been shoved aside. In an intriguing sidebar to the choice of Morris after an...

Raheem Morris hired as head coach by Atlanta Falcons, who pass on Bill Belichick

Jan. 25, 2024 21:50 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — Three years ago, the Atlanta Falcons passed on a chance to make Raheem Morris their head coach. They didn’t let him get away this time -- even after an exhaustive search that included six-time Super Bowl winner Bill Belichick. The Falcons hired the...

Bill Belichick interviews with Falcons for head coaching job

Jan. 15, 2024 23:06 PM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — Bill Belichick signaled he's ready to get back to coaching less than a week after parting with the New England Patriots, speaking with the Atlanta Falcons about their vacant position. The Falcons announced Monday night they have interviewed the 71-year-old Belichick,...

Arthur Smith expresses 'love and appreciation' for Falcons players in team meeting after firing

Jan. 08, 2024 17:59 PM EST

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Arthur Smith was back at the Atlanta Falcons' practice facility on Monday morning for a final meeting with his players after he was fired late Sunday night. Smith had the support of the players but that was not enough to overcome a third consecutive 7-10...

Falcons fire coach Arthur Smith hours after completing 3rd straight 7-10 season

Jan. 08, 2024 03:32 AM EST

ATLANTA (AP) — Arthur Smith, who inherited a rebuilding project in his first NFL head coaching job and failed to lift Atlanta from its playoff drought, was fired late Sunday night, hours after completing his third straight losing season with the Falcons. Smith, the 41-year-old son...