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NFL: Jason Garrett, 10 coaches on the hot seat in 2014

By Kim Myers

Jun 17, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett during minicamp at Cowboys headquarters at Valley Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 17, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett during minicamp at Cowboys headquarters at Valley Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mike Smith – Atlanta Falcons

May 9, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith speaks about first round draft pick tackle Jake Matthews (not shown) during a press conference at Falcons Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
May 9, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith speaks about first round draft pick tackle Jake Matthews (not shown) during a press conference at Falcons Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

Mike Smith’s seat might not be white hot just yet; he’s got the support of the front office and even got a contract extension this offseason. However, if the Falcons don’t flip the switch from the 4-12 disaster that was the 2013 season Smith is going to feel some pretty intense heat coming from his chair. The head coach is likely the one to be taking the fall if the team doesn’t bounce back. You can excuse one bad season for injuries and such but back-to-back bad seasons will most likely get Mike Smith an empty box for which to collect his belongings out of his office.

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