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Smith faces uncertain future with Falcons
Steelers Falcons Foot Heal
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) makes a catch against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) during Sunday's game in Atlanta. - photo by Associated Press
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Coach Mike Smith keeps searching for ways to fix the Atlanta Falcons, and nothing seems to work. Since finishing 10 yards shy of the Super Bowl two years ago, the Falcons have been a model of dysfunction on the field. They are 9-21 over the last two years and have lost three of five entering Sunday's game at New Orleans.