Richard Smith (American football coach)

Richard Smith

Smith in 2015
Atlanta Falcons
Position:	Defensive coordinator
Personal information
Date of birth:	October 17, 1955
Career information
College:	Fresno State
Career history
As coach:
Rio Hondo Junior College (1979–1980) Offensive line coach Arizona State (1987) Linebackers coach & special teams coach Houston Oilers (1988–1992) Special teams coach & tight ends, linebackers & offensive line ass't Denver Broncos (1993–1994) Special teams coach & ass't linebackers coach Denver Broncos (1995–1996) Special teams coach San Francisco 49ers (1997–2002) Linebackers coach Detroit Lions (2003–2004) Linebackers coach Miami Dolphins (2005) Defensive coordinator Houston Texans (2006–2008) Defensive coordinator Carolina Panthers (2009–2010) Linebackers coach Denver Broncos (2011–2014) Linebackers coach Atlanta Falcons (2015–present) Defensive coordinator
Coaching stats at PFR

Richard Smith (born October 17, 1955) is an American football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL).^[1] He has also been the defensive coordinator for the Houston Texans and Miami Dolphins.^[2]

References

1. http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12230888/raheem-morris-join-atlanta-falcons-assistant-head-coach-charge-defensive-backs
2. "Dolphins Tab Richard Smith Defensive Coordinator". KTVU. March 1, 2005. Retrieved March 14, 2011.