I know what you’re thinking: “But the Falcons went 7-10, 7-10, and 7-10 under him. That’s mediocrity at best!” True, true. But here’s the secret sauce of NFL coaching salaries: guaranteed money. When the Falcons fired him after the 2026 season, they still owed him the remaining $6 million on his contract. That’s right—he got paid to sit at home and watch games in his sweatpants. And then the Steelers hired him as offensive coordinator in 2026 for another $2-3 million a year. So he’s collecting two paychecks right now. Talk about a sweet gig, eh?
What About Endorsements and Investments?
Arthur Smith isn’t selling sneakers or popping up in commercials like some coaches (cough, Sean Payton, cough). He’s not that flashy. But he’s got intelligent investments, mostly in real estate. He owns a beautiful home in Nashville, Tennessee, that he bought for around $1.5 million in 2026. And he’s likely got a portfolio of stocks and bonds for that rainy day. No yacht. No private jet. Just good, old-fashioned financial common sense. Which is hilarious, because his play-calling was sometimes anything but common sense. Am I right, Falcons fans?
Billionaire Father Of NFL Coach Passes Away At 80
