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Richard Smith (American football coach)
American football coach (born 1955) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Richard Smith (born October 17, 1955) is an American football coach who is the linebackers coach for the Chicago Bears 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, Las Vegas Raiders, and Indianapolis Colts.[3]
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Coaching career
Denver Broncos
Smith was hired by the Denver Broncos on January 25, 2011.[4]
Atlanta Falcons
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]
Los Angeles Chargers
Smith was hired by the Los Angeles Chargers on February 13, 2017, as a linebackers coach.[9][10]
Las Vegas Raiders
Smith was hired by the Las Vegas Raiders on January 12, 2021, as a linebackers coach.[11]
Chicago Bears
On February 6, 2025, the Chicago Bears hired Smith as their linebackers coach.[12]
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