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Falcons coach Smith still looking for solutions
Saints Falcons Footba Heal
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darius Johnson (13) fumbles the ball as New Orleans Saints defensive end Keyunta Dawson (55) makes the hit during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013, in Atlanta. New Orleans Saints cornerback Corey White recovered the ball. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) - photo by Associated Press
FLOWERY BRANCH — Coach Mike Smith keeps searching for answers to fix the Atlanta Falcons. That's been nearly impossible to accomplish during a five-game losing streak. With a 2-9 record that's worst in the NFC, Smith can only hope a few days off will give his players a fresh perspective when they return to practice on Tuesday.