FALCONS ARTHUR SMITH DISMISSES ANY NOTION OF TANKING DEFENDS TEAMS DECISION TO TRADE MATT RYAN

Arthur Smith has heard just about everything in his short time as the ' head coach. The franchise received some outside criticism from fans and media after it traded to the this offseason. The criticism increased after the Falcons opted not to pursue another big-name veteran to replace Ryan, instead signing former quarterback .A narrative is growin

is joining the list of talented players who will get to test free agency next week. The veteran pa s-rusher has been released by the ahead of free agency, . The move saves the Cardinals $2.6 million in cap space.Golden, who spent the past two-plus seasons in Arizona, bid adieu to the Cardinals via Twitter shortly after the news broke of his impendi