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October 4, 2014
Falcons Potential Draft Pick: LB Denzel Perryman
When Sean Weatherspoon went down with an injury in 2014, the Atlanta Falcons ' defensive trajectory followed it...
2015 Falcons Draft Pick Profile: WR Phillip Dorsett
The Atlanta Falcons need to start looking into long-term solutions at slot receiver. Phillip Dorsett of Miami (Fla...
Report: Mike Smith expected to interview with Raiders
The Oakland Raiders already picked up one former member of the Atlanta Falcons coaching staff by hiring Mike Tice to coach the offensive line under new head coach Jack Del Rio. The Raiders may now be eying another Atlanta cast-off to take control of their defense. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, the Raiders...
Raiders expected to interview Mike Smith for DC
Mike Smith may not be out of work for long. The Oakland Raiders are expected to interview the former Falcons coach for their defensive coordinator opening, Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday night.
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2015 Atlanta Falcons Potential Draft Pick Profile: OL Ali Marpet
The Atlanta Falcons are moving to a zone-blocking system with the addition of Kyle Shanahan as the offensive coordinator...
4 Potential Falcons' DC Candidates for 2015
With Dan Quinn likely to be hired as the new Atlanta Falcons coach—according to various reports from around the league, including this one from NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport (via NFL...
Which Falcons Free Agents Will Return in 2015?
The Atlanta Falcons failed to reach the postseason in 2014-2015 and now look toward the offseason to retool their roster...
Falcons interview Seattle's Quinn again
Seattle defensive coordinator Dan Quinn's second interview with the Falcons appears to have strengthened his chances of becoming Atlanta's next coach. Quinn's agent, Rick Smith, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Monday's interview ''went very well'' and there's ''definitely mutual interest.'' The Falcons can't offer the job to Quinn until after the Seahawks play New England in the Super...
Pete Carroll wishes team success wouldn't hurt assistants in getting head coaching jobs
All signs are pointing toward the Atlanta Falcons being willing to wait an additional two weeks for Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn to become available to hire as their next coach. The Falcons conducted their second interview with Quinn on Monday and hired Kyle Shanahan - long connected with Quinn - as their offensive...
Matt Ryan named to Pro Bowl
A Boston College product will replace New England's star passer in the Pro Bowl. Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has been added to the Pro Bowl roster, the club said Monday night. He takes the place of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who will not play in Sunday's all-star game with New England set to take on...
Shanahan Will Make Falcons Offense More Dangerous
The acquisition of offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan is an inspired hire by the Atlanta Falcons . The Falcons' organizational approach to the 2014 season was completely wrong...
Kyle Shanahan hired as Falcons' offensive coordinator
PFT Live: Mike Florio discusses the hiring of Kyle Shanahan as Atlanta's offensive coordinator. Will working with an established quarterback like Matt Ryan catapult Shanahan into head coaching discussions?
All signs point to Dan Quinn as Atlanta's next coach
PFT Live: Mike Florio discusses the speculation surrounding Dan Quinn as Atlanta's potential head coach. The Falcons will conduct a second interview with Quinn in Seattle during the Super Bowl bye week.
Buzz: '99%' Chance Quinn Becomes Next Falcons HC
Seattle Seahawks ' defensive coordinator Dan Quinn is expected to be the next head coach of the Atlanta Falcons , according to Bleacher Report NFL Insider Jason Cole...
List of candidates interviewing for NFL head coaching jobs - NBC Sports
A list of candidates who interviewed for NFL head coaching jobs this offseason and the teams they met with (x-hired): KEITH ARMSTRONG: Falcons TERYL AUSTIN: 49ers, Bears, Bills, Falcons DARRELL BEVELL: Bills, Raiders TODD BOWLES: 49ers, Bears, Falcons, x-Jets TOM CABLE: Jets JACK DEL RIO: x-Raiders...
Falcons to have second interview with Seahawks' Quinn - NBC Sports
ATLANTA (AP) Seattle's NFC championship game win isn't stopping the Atlanta Falcons from talking with Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn. Quinn's agent, Rick Smith, confirmed to The Associated Press on Sunday night the Falcons will meet with Quinn on Monday. NFL's anti-tampering rules allow...
Falcons hire offensive coordinator before head coach
In a move typically reserved for the more dysfunctional franchises in the NFL, the Atlanta Falcons have hired a offensive coordinator before hiring a head coach. But the Falcons are doing it only because they can't hire the head coach they'll be hiring for two more weeks. Per multiple reports, former Browns, Washington, and Texans...
Kyle Shanahan to Falcons: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
Kyle Shanahan has reportedly accepted the offensive coordinator position with the Atlanta Falcons. ESPN's Adam Schefter had the news: Shanahan is only 35, but he's already endured a coaching career with several twists and turns...
Source: Falcons to give Quinn 2nd interview
The Atlanta Falcons will conduct a second interview with Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn on Monday, according to a source familiar with Quinn's schedule.
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Falcons 7-Round Mock Draft Before the Senior Bowl
The Atlanta Falcons have to make a ton of improvements to their roster this coming season. From the schemes to the players, Atlanta needs a major overhaul on defense and some tweaks to the offense...
Falcons telling people they plan to hire Dan Quinn
Ian Rapoport reported Sunday that the Seahawks are expecting to lose defensive coordinator Dan Quinn to the Atlanta Falcons, who have privately told people they plan to make him their next head coach.
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Former Falcons No. 1 pick Peria Jerry in police custody
Former Falcons defensive tackle Peria Jerry is in custody in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, the county sheriff's department confirmed to PFT on Friday. The sheriff's department said Jerry was taken into custody on Thursday but did not have any other information, including the nature of the charges Jerry could be facing. More information could be forthcoming...
Insider Buzz: Updated Front-Runners for Broncos and Falcons Head Coaching Jobs
The Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons are still searching for new head coaches. Who are the front-runners for these jobs? Watch as Stephen Nelson and Bleacher Report NFL Insider Jason Cole discuss head coaching searches in the video above...
Falcons' coach search could become waiting game for Quinn - NBC Sports
ATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons' coach search could become a waiting game if their top candidate is Seattle defensive coordinator Dan Quinn. The Falcons may be positioned to target Quinn - if they have enough patience. Atlanta already has conducted its first interview with Quinn. The Seahawks will...
Emmanuel Sanders will replace Julio Jones at the Pro Bowl
Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones closed out the year at less than full strength thanks to a hip injury that kept him out of one game and limited him in the final two weeks of the regular season. The injury will also keep him out of the Pro Bowl and open up a spot for...
Falcons blocking assistants from interviewing elsewhere
The Falcons may not have a head coach, but they have some assistants that they aren't willing to let interview for other jobs while they wait to hire Mike Smith's replacement. D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the team has blocked special teams coordinator Keith Armstrong from interviewing with the Jets and...
New Atlanta Falcons stadium video is something to behold
Have you seen the video rendition of the new Atlanta Falcons stadium yet? If the answer is no, watch it now.
Sources: Dan Quinn top Falcons candidate
Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn is the favorite to land the Atlanta Falcons head-coaching job, according to league sources.
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Falcons' Top Free-Agent Targets for 2015
The Atlanta Falcons now look toward the 2015 offseason to improve their roster and, more specifically, their defense...
Mike Smith Rumors: Latest Buzz, Speculation Surrounding Former Falcons Coach
Mike Smith spent the past seven seasons as the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons. After some initial success, a combination of playoff failures and recent struggles led to his downfall and sent him back onto the open market...
Report: Teryl Austin expected to have second interview with Atlanta on Wednesday
Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin's second interview with the Falcons regarding their head coaching position is now expected to come a day earlier than planned. According to Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com, the Falcons are "likely" to meet with Austin on Wednesday. The Falcons were scheduled to meet Wednesday with Cardinals defensive coordinator Todd Bowles, but...
Report: Dan Quinn wants Falcons job
The Atlanta Falcons had appeared to be zeroing in on a pair of candidates for their head coaching vacancy. Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Todd Bowles and Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn were two candidates that seemed to be high on Atlanta's list. The Falcons can cross one of those names off the list of...
Falcons to give Bowles second interview
ATLANTA (AP) -- The Atlanta Falcons' coach search will enter a new phase on Wednesday when they have their second interview with Arizona defensive coordinator Todd Bowles.
Ranking Best Candidates Left for ATL's HC Vacancy
The Atlanta Falcons continue their coaching search after firing Mike Smith heading into the offseason...
5 Atlanta Falcons Who Will Be on the Roster Bubble in 2015
After going 6-10 in 2014, the Atlanta Falcons have many questions surrounding their roster. Some players are going to be on the roster bubble due to additions that are likely to happen this offseason and performance during the 2014 season...
Falcons to Settle for 2nd-Tier Coach After Rex Debacle
The opportunity was there. The Atlanta Falcons could have made the offseason's biggest coaching hire by bringing in Rex Ryan to lead the franchise...
Teryl Austin lines up second interview with Falcons
Things are starting to heat up in the Falcons head coaching search. The Falcons are starting to line up a second round of interviews to find a replacement for Mike Smith. As they did when they hired Smith, the Falcons appear to be prizing experience as a defensive coordinator. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that...
Should Rex Ryan have chosen Atlanta over Buffalo?
PFT Live: Mike Florio discusses the Buffalo Bills' hiring of Rex Ryan, explaining how the lure of the AFC East may have caused Ryan to overlook the Atlanta Falcons position, which seems like a better fit.
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Early 7-Round Falcons' 2015 Mock Draft
With the Atlanta Falcons season ending and a new coaching staff coming in, a burning question becomes what the Falcons need to address in the draft despite the uncertainty in both the front office and coaching staff...
5 Perfect Free Agent Fits for the Falcons
With a new head coach and a new stadium coming soon, the Atlanta Falcons will want a big signing to energize the fanbase heading into the 2015-16 season...
Would Hiring Ryan Make Falcons 2015 NFC South Favorites?
The Atlanta Falcons are looking for a new head coach and have interest in Rex Ryan . How big of an impact could Ryan have on the Falcons? Would Atlanta be NFC South favorites ...
Report: Longtime QB Coach Cavanaugh Among OC Candidates
The Cleveland Browns are in the market for a new offensive coordinator, and the team has quite the list of candidates, including Charlie Weis, Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator ...
Where Does Atlanta Need Help Most in '15 Draft?
After going 6-10 in 2014, the Atlanta Falcons have quite a few needs to fill to make it back to the playoffs. However, the team can fill some of these needs with free agents and the large amount of cash that they have under the cap...
Falcons restructure front office
In a move that strongly implies a buy-in from all of the head-coaching candidates who remain in serious consideration to succeed Mike Smith, the Falcons have announced a restructuring of the front office that gives more duties to assistant G.M. Scott Pioli and that re-affirms Thomas Dimitroff's role as General Manager. Pioli, who arrived a...
Falcons announce front-office restructuring
With their head-coaching search picking up steam, the Atlanta Falcons are making changes upstairs. Is long-time general manager Thomas Dimitroff safe?
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Falcons Hire Pioli
The Atlanta Falcons are changing up their front-office strategy in hiring Scott Pioli to assume authority on scouting...
Former Jet Bart Scott thinks Rex Ryan is great fit for Falcons
In the eyes of former New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott, the pairing of head coach Rex Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons is a dream scenario for his former head coach.
Rex Ryan, Falcons part ways after five-hour interview
Former New York Jets coach Rex Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons parted ways after a five-hour interview on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport reported. What's next for both sides?
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Rex Ryan, Atlanta Falcons continue coaching talks
ProFootballTalk: Mike Florio provides an update on Rex Ryan's ongoing interview with the Atlanta Falcons, explaining that the extended talks could mean Ryan is emerging as one of Atlanta's top candidates.
Apparent Rooney Rule loophole doesn't exist
More than a decade ago, the NFL promulgated the Rooney Rule, which requires at least one minority candidate to be interviewed for every head-coaching vacancy. On Monday, news that the Falcons had interviewed special-teams coordinator Keith Armstrong caused some (e.g., us) to conclude that the Falcons had officially complied with the Rooney Rule, and that...
