Mike Smith, known colloquially as Smitty, (born June 13, 1959) is the current head coach for the NFL's Atlanta Falcons, a position he has held since 2008. He previously served as the defensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2003 until his hiring in Atlanta. In his first season as Falcons head coach, Smith was recipient of the NFL Coach of the Year Award by the Associated Press.