Indianapolis Colts | |
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Position: | Linebackers coach |
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Born: | Los Angeles, California, U.S. | October 17, 1955
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College: | Fresno State |
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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 was hired by the Denver Broncos on January 25, 2011. [4]
When 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]
Smith was hired by the Los Angeles Chargers on February 13, 2017, as a linebackers coach. [9] [10]
Smith was hired by the Las Vegas Raiders on January 12, 2021, as a linebackers coach. [11]
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