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The Atlanta Falcons are reportedly interviewing former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel Wednesday at the team’s practice facility, and now the Caroliana Panthers are going to follow in their footsteps. The Panthers are set to interview Vrabel on Thursday, according to Jeff Darlington of ESPN: “Sources: After Mike Vrabel meets with Falcons owner Arthur Blank at Blank’s home later […]

The Atlanta Falcons are reportedly interviewing former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel at their facility today, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The Falcons have now met with Mike Vrabel and Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero today. This comes after a report that the team was meeting with Jim Harbaugh for a […]

After firing Arthur Smith, the Atlanta Falcons are searching for their next head coach. However, head coach might not be the only thing the Falcons change during the offseason. Bill Belichick has gotten plenty of hype as a top candidate for Atlanta’s head coaching vacancy. If he were to get the job, at least one […]

Jim Harbaugh is reportedly scheduled to interview with the Atlanta Falcons for a second time, according to Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report. It was originally reported that Harbaugh would be interviewing with the Falcons today, but it is being moved for now, according to Schultz. There are a lot of moving parts to Jim Harbaugh’s […]

The Atlanta Falcons are once again on the outside looking in at all the others that made the postseason while they were left out yet again thanks to another disappointing season. For head coach Arthur Smith, it was bad enough for owner Arthur Blank to pull the plug on his tenure as the Falcons’ leader […]

After moving on from Arthur Smith, the Atlanta Falcons are searching far and wide for their next head coach. Watching the Detroit Lions’ playoff run has given the Falcons some ideas. Atlanta has requested second in-person interviews with both Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn, via Michael Rothstein of ESPN. The Falcons can’t officially conduct those […]

Cam Newton isn’t opposed to returning to the NFL, but he would only want to play for one team: The Atlanta Falcons. The former MVP made the admission on Good Morning Football. “It’s not even three, it’s just really one. Me having a family now, it’s always been about family and I don’t see myself […]

Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan is getting a lot of interest from other NFL teams. Callahan is being considered as a candidate for coaching jobs with the Titans, Panthers and Falcons, per NFL Network. The three franchises plan on bringing Callahan in for a second round of interviews this week. Callahan has worked as […]

Just when it seemed like the Atlanta Falcons were zeroing in on former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick — potentially with a large contingent of his former coaching staff in New England coming to Atlanta with him — to become their new head coach, now the equivalent of a bucket of cold water […]

Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik continues to be one of the hottest names in the coaching carousel. Slowik has already interviewed for the head coach position of the Carolina Panthers and Tennessee Titans and now has three more opportunities lined up for him. He plans to interview for the vacancies of the Atlanta Falcons, […]

Owner Arthur Blank and the Atlanta Falcons are currently in the process of searching for the team’s next head coach. Blank and the Atlanta brass made the decision to fire three-year coach Arthur Smith following the Falcons’ recent disappointment during the 2023-24 season, and now speculation has been running rampant about what course the franchise […]

There’s been a ton of buzz that the Atlanta Falcons are wildly interested in hiring Bill Belichick. However, nothing has come to fruition. While the rumor mill continues to hum away, the organization is also showing a ton of interest in Jim Harbaugh. It’s unclear what decision Harbaugh will make, but the Falcons are officially […]

I have no idea if “poetic” or “ironic” is the correct word to use here, but as we inch closer and closer to Bill Belichick becoming the next head coach of the Falcons — which is what all signs seem to be pointing to at this time — there’s certainly some “isn’t it crazy how […]

The Atlanta Falcons surprised many people in the 2023 season by finishing with a 7-10 record and getting close to earning a playoff spot. Now, they are getting close to hiring legendary head coach Bill Belichick as Arthur Smith’s replacement. With the offseason here and a lot of changes on the way for Atlanta, tight […]

There are still seven head coaching vacancies around the league but interviews are picking up speed. After finally receiving his first interview with the Los Angeles Chargers, Mike Vrabel is beginning to garner interest from other clubs. Such as the Seattle Seahawks and Atlanta Falcons. Los Angeles interviewed Vrabel on Thursday. After booking that interview, […]

With the Atlanta Falcons once again missing out of the playoffs, owner Arthur Blank and company decided to move on from head coach Arthur Smith. Luckily for the Falcons, legendary New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick became available just when their vacancy opened up. As soon as he could, Blank had a one-on-one meeting […]

The Atlanta Falcons are undergoing an intense search for their next coach after parting ways with Arthur Smith. News about Bill Belichick’s interview with Atlanta earlier in the week created a big buzz. Now, Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh is spicing up the conversation after his interview. Falcons have excellent options with their impressive head […]

The Atlanta Falcons parted ways with head coach Arthur Smith after a disappointing end to the 2023-24 season. The Falcons are searching for new leadership amid Smith’s departure, and former Patriots coach Bill Belichick is at the top of the list. Now, fans are on high alert amid news of his interview. Social media fans […]

Bill Belichick has been linked with the Atlanta Falcons coaching job for some time now, and by the looks of it, the two sides are getting closer to a potential partnership. Belichick has officially interviewed for the Falcons head coaching gig just days after he parted ways with the New England Patriots. According to the […]

With the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears have a massive decision to make on Justin Fields. The Bears could solve their Fields problem with a trade to the Atlanta Falcons, at least according to ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. The Falcons hold the No. 8 overall pick in the […]

The head coaching carousel this offseason is one of the most talked about situations in sports right now. There are currently seven vacant positions available and the Atlanta Falcons are one of them. The rumor mill suggests the franchise is all-in on Bill Belichick, however, it sounds like the front office has a backup plan […]

Following another disappointing season that resulted in a missed opportunity at the playoffs, the Atlanta Falcons fired head coach Arthur Smith and are now searching for and wide for the next candidate to patrol their sidelines. Smith had coached the Falcons since 2021, but three straight seven-win seasons spelled his downfall as Atlanta’s head coach […]

New York Jets running back Breece Hall can breathe a sigh of relief. The NFL is rescinding a $43,709 fine it had imposed on Hall for a play made in a December game against the Atlanta Falcons, per NFL Network. Upon appeal, #Jets RB Breece Hall’s $43,709 fine has been rescinded for this play last […]

The Atlanta Falcons plan to interview Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce for its head coach vacancy, per Mike Garafolo at NFL Network. Atlanta has asked for permission from the Raiders as they continue to tackle options from around the league. The Falcons interviewed San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks on Saturday, […]

The Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons split their two meetings on the field this year, and now, there’s a chance that a rubber match between the two NFC South rivals could take place off the field. With Bill Belichick suddenly a “free agent” after 24 seasons as the head coach of the New England Patriots, it’s expected […]

Doug Pederson’s quest to improve the Jacksonville Jaguars’ defense hit its second snag already. Whoever is running the Jags’ on that side of the ball next season, it won’t be Ryan Nielsen. Nielsen served as the defensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons in 2023. Jacksonville wanted to interview him for the same position, but were […]

It took a while, but the Atlanta Falcons have officially moved forward in their search for a new head coach. Among the candidates they have requested for an interview is Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Atlanta is jumping on the bandwagon- which includes the Tennessee Titans, Washington Commanders, Carolina […]

An era of football that seemed like it would never end is finally here. The New England Patriots and head coach Bill Belichick have mutually agreed to part ways after arguably the greatest coaching run in NFL history. The list of accomplishments Belichick has achieved is too lengthy to list. But the headliner is that […]

The Bill Belichick era for the New England Patriots is officially over. After 24 years at the helm, the Patriots have finally decided to seek a new voice to helm the team. Now, Belichick is entering the coaching market as one of the most attractive targets for teams looking to turn things around, with the […]

After years of salary cap constraints resulting from bad deals made by prior management, the Atlanta Falcons had one of their better free-agent offseasons this past season. Instead of bargain shopping, as they had done in the past couple of years, they were able to flash their bank account to some valuable free agents who […]

Black Monday has arrived, and for some, it arrived much sooner than expected. Just after the stroke of midnight, the Atlanta Falcons announced they were firing Arthur Smith just hours after the team lost to the New Orleans Saints 48-17, making another NFL head coaching vacancy. The Washington Commanders were a little more courteous and […]

The Atlanta Falcons have been rumored to be in the Bill Belichick sweepstakes, but there are questions surrounding the validity of this scenario. Belichick to the Falcons is starting to heat up, with insiders proving it’s certainly an option that fits Belichick’s wants and needs if he were to depart from the New England Patriots. […]

The Atlanta Falcons are now the betting favorites to land Bill Belichick. He has yet to be fired or even part ways with the New England Patriots, but it’s assumed that 2024 was his last season in Foxborough. Belichick will be the most highly touted coach on the market, whether he walks from the Patriots […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ 2023 season ended with bitter disappointment. While that is not an unfamiliar feeling for Falcons fans, and the Falcons weren’t expected to do much if they even made the postseason, that doesn’t take away from the potential this team squandered. That’s why the Falcons need to nail their draft picks in the […]

Jimmy Graham has had it with all the Jameis Winston trashing following the controversial play the New Orleans Saints ran near the end of regulation in Week 18’s 58-17 win on the road over the Atlanta Falcons. “Get off @Jaboowins back. This man is the best teammate I’ve ever had. Loves this city, this game […]

A lot of changes are set to be made for the Atlanta Falcons system in the offseason. They first had to let go of Arthur Smith to find the perfect mentor for the Desmond Ridder-led squad. There are no signs of other moves but they have been linked to Lamar Jackson. Arthur Blank was quick […]

With the recent firing of Arthur Smith, the Atlanta Falcons are now in search of a new coach who could provide a U-turn the franchise desperately longs for. Following consecutive losing seasons, team owner Arthur Blank and CEO Rich McKay made the big decision on Sunday. The next day, both executives appeared in a press […]

The Atlanta Falcons are looking to go in a different direction following their dismissal of head coach Arthur Smith. With Atlanta about to have a busy offseason, team general manager Terry Fontenot is expected to have his plate full as he tries to help the Falcons get ready for the 2024 campaign. He’s seemingly already […]

With only one narrow path to the NFL playoffs, the Atlanta Falcons couldn’t even do their part and beat the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, losing 48-17. Sunday’s loss, though, was basically the summation of the Falcons’ season. They lost their last four out of five games, and if not for being in the lowly […]