Richard Smith (born October 17, 1955) is an American football coach who is the linebackers coach for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL).[1] He has been defensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons, [2] as well as the Houston Texans and Miami Dolphins, and a linebacker coach for the Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders.[3]
 Smith with the Atlanta Falcons in 2015 | |
| Indianapolis Colts | |
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| Position: | Linebackers coach |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | October 17, 1955 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| College: | Rio Hondo (1975–1976) Fresno State (1977) |
| Career history | |
| As a coach: | |
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| Record at Pro Football Reference | |
Coaching career
editDenver Broncos
editSmith was hired by the Denver Broncos on January 25, 2011.[4]
Atlanta Falcons
editWhen the Atlanta Falcons hired Smith on January 26, 2015, the Falcons were the worst-ranked defense in passing yards in 2014 prior to his arrival.[5] He was fired by the Falcons after their defensive collapse in Super Bowl LI, with defensive leadership being taken over by head coach Dan Quinn midway through the season.[6][7][8]
Los Angeles Chargers
editSmith was hired by the Los Angeles Chargers on February 13, 2017, as a linebackers coach.[9][10]
Las Vegas Raiders
editSmith was hired by the Las Vegas Raiders on January 12, 2021, as a linebackers coach.[11]
References
edit- ^ "Chargers Hire Former Falcons DC Richard Smith As LBs Coach". nfltraderumors.co. February 13, 2017. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
- ^ "Sources: Smith, Morris to coach Falcons' D". January 26, 2015.
- ^ "Dolphins Tab Richard Smith Defensive Coordinator". KTVU. March 1, 2005. Retrieved March 14, 2011.
- ^ "Milus, Smith Join Staff". Retrieved February 13, 2017.
- ^ "Quick hits on new Falcons coaches Richard Smith, Raheem Morris". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
- ^ "Chargers hire Richard Smith, wrap up Anthony Lynn's first staff". February 13, 2017. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
- ^ Chadiha, Jeffri. "Falcons' historic collapse leads to Patriots' fifth Super Bowl win". NFL. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
- ^ "Super Bowl LI – New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons –February 5th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
- ^ Ledbetter, D. Orlando. "Former defensive coordinator Smith lands with Chargers". ajc. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
- ^ "Chargers hire Richard Smith as LBs coach, announce full coaching staff". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 13, 2017.
- ^ Williamson, Bill (January 12, 2021). "Chargers' coaches Ron Milus and Richard Smith set to join Gus Bradley at Raiders". Silver & Black Pride.