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Will Mike Smith be back next season?

Head coach Mike Smith (right) is feeling the heat after the Falcons' poor start. Todd Kirkland/Getty Images

ESPN Insider Adam Schefter hits five of the biggest questions around the league once a week during the NFL preseason and regular season, and sporadically throughout the playoffs and offseason. Have a query of your own? Submit it here.

How hot is Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith’s seat? Can he survive the season?

Pretty warm, although it's worth noting that no person is solely responsible for the Falcons' issues.