Atlanta Falcons head coach history
Arthur Smith
Smith is the head coach for the Atlanta Falcons since the 2021 season, a total of three years.
Dan Quinn
Quinn was the head coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2015-2020 seasons, a total of six years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2016-2017) and had a 3-2 record under Coach Quinn in playoff games. In 2016, the Atlanta Falcons faced off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI. The Falcons lost, 28-34.
Mike Smith
Smith was the head coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2008-2014 seasons, a total of seven years. Smith's record as the team's head coach was 66-46-0, making him the most successful head coach in Atlanta Falcons history. The team made it to the playoffs four times (2008, 2010-2012) and had a 1-4 record under Coach Smith in playoff games.
Bobby Petrino
Petrino was the head coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2007 season. Petrino's record as the team's head coach was 3-10-0, making him the second-least successful head coach in Atlanta Falcons history.
Jim L. Mora (Jr.)
Mora (Jr.) was the head coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 2004-2006 seasons, a total of three years. Mora (Jr.)'s record as the team's head coach was 26-22-0, making him the second-most successful head coach in Atlanta Falcons history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2004) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Mora (Jr.) in playoff games.
Dan Reeves
Reeves was the head coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1997-2003 seasons, a total of seven years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1998, 2002) and had a 3-2 record under Coach Reeves in playoff games. In 1998, the Atlanta Falcons faced off against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXXIII. The Falcons lost, 19-34.
June Jones
Jones was the head coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1994-1996 seasons, a total of three years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1995) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Jones in playoff games.
Jerry Glanville
Glanville was the head coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1990-1993 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1991) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Glanville in playoff games.
Marion Campbell
Campbell was the head coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1975-1976, 1987-1989 seasons, a total of five years. Campbell's record as the team's head coach was 19-52-0, making him the third-least successful head coach in Atlanta Falcons history.
Dan Henning
Henning was the head coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1983-1986 seasons, a total of four years.
Leeman Bennett
Bennett was the head coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1977-1982 seasons, a total of six years. Bennett's record as the team's head coach was 46-41-0, making him the third-most successful head coach in Atlanta Falcons history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (1978, 1980, 1982) and had a 1-3 record under Coach Bennett in playoff games.
Norm Van Brocklin
Brocklin was the head coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1969-1974 seasons, a total of six years.
Norb Hecker
Hecker was the head coach for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1966-1968 seasons, a total of three years. Hecker's record as the team's head coach was 6-35-1, making him the least successful head coach in Atlanta Falcons history.
Atlanta Falcons head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Smith | 2021-2023 | 21-30-0 | 41.2% | 0-0 |
| Dan Quinn | 2015-2020 | 43-42-0 | 50.6% | 3-2 |
| Mike Smith | 2008-2014 | 66-46-0 | 58.9% | 1-4 |
| Bobby Petrino | 2007 | 3-10-0 | 23.1% | 0-0 |
| Jim L. Mora (Jr.) | 2004-2006 | 26-22-0 | 54.2% | 1-1 |
| Dan Reeves | 1997-2003 | 49-60-1 | 45.0% | 3-2 |
| June Jones | 1994-1996 | 19-29-0 | 39.6% | 0-1 |
| Jerry Glanville | 1990-1993 | 27-37-0 | 42.2% | 1-1 |
| Marion Campbell | 1975-1976, 1987-1989 | 19-52-0 | 26.8% | 0-0 |
| Dan Henning | 1983-1986 | 22-41-1 | 35.2% | 0-0 |
| Leeman Bennett | 1977-1982 | 46-41-0 | 52.9% | 1-3 |
| Norm Van Brocklin | 1969-1974 | 36-45-3 | 44.6% | 0-0 |
| Norb Hecker | 1966-1968 | 6-35-1 | 15.5% | 0-0 |
Atlanta Falcons head coach facts
- Norb Hecker was the first head coach in Falcons history in 1966.
- Dan Reeves and Mike Smith coached the most seasons as the Falcons's head coach at seven seasons.
- Arthur Smith is the current head coach, starting ahead of the 2021 season.