Empty Seats and Losses Trigger Job Openings for Atlanta Falcons

Falcons' attendance drop at Mercedes-Benz Stadium raises questions about franchise's future, leadership, and return on investment, putting pressure on key positions.

The Atlanta Falcons are facing a major challenge with their home attendance, as they currently lead the NFL in the highest percentage of empty seats at their home games. This decline in attendance has come at a time when the team has been struggling on the field, with two consecutive 7-9 seasons and a lack of playoff appearances. This has put pressure on head coach Arthur Smith and general manager Terry Fontenot.

What makes the Falcons' attendance struggles particularly concerning is the significant investment that was made in building Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The team and taxpayers invested around $2 billion in the construction of the stadium, raising questions about the return on investment and the future of the franchise. This decline in attendance has also put the leadership of the Falcons under scrutiny and may lead to potential job openings for key positions within the organization.

Despite their efforts to fill seats at their home games, including inviting numerous Atlanta hip hop artists to appear before and during games, the Falcons have not been able to address the decline in attendance. This has raised concerns about the team's future and the potential for changes in leadership. The struggles to draw crowds have left the Falcons facing the prospect of playing in front of significant numbers of empty seats. This situation has left many questioning the future of the franchise and its leadership.