The Atlanta Falcons are taking their time putting together a coaching staff for 2025. The team must fill two positions after dismissing defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake and defensive line coach Jay Rodgers last week. Thus far, the Falcons have been linked to four names for their defensive coordinator vacancy. Two candidates — Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale and … [Read more...] about VOTE: Who should the Falcons hire for defensive coordinator opening?
Falcons special teams coordinator to coach East-West Shrine Bowl
It’s been a busy week for the Atlanta Falcons as the team searches for a new defensive coordinator. Another member of the Atlanta’s coaching staff was in the news on Wednesday, though. Falcons special teams coordinator Marquice Williams was one of two NFL assistants chosen to coach the 2025 Shrine Bowl. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Williams will lead the East while New … [Read more...] about Falcons special teams coordinator to coach East-West Shrine Bowl
Arthur Smith interviewed by Chicago Bears for head coach vacancy
One year after being fired by the Atlanta Falcons, Arthur Smith appears to be back in the mix for an NFL head-coaching gig. Smith, who spent the 2024 season as the offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was interviewed by the Chicago Bears on Wednesday. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the former Falcons coach has another interview scheduled with the New … [Read more...] about Arthur Smith interviewed by Chicago Bears for head coach vacancy
Falcons interview Jeff Ulbrich for defensive coordinator opening
The Atlanta Falcons have completed a second interview for their defensive coordinator vacancy. New York Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich officially interviewed with the team on Wednesday. Ulbrich, 47, is no stranger to Falcons fans. He was with the team from 2015-2020, serving as the linebackers coach for the first five seasons before taking over as defensive coordinator … [Read more...] about Falcons interview Jeff Ulbrich for defensive coordinator opening
Steve Wilks to interview for Falcons defensive coordinator opening
The Atlanta Falcons have been linked to another name in their defensive coordinator search. According to a report from ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, former NFL head coach Steve Wilks is slated to interview with the Falcons next week. Wilks served as the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers in 2023, helping the team reach the Super Bowl before losing to the Chiefs in … [Read more...] about Steve Wilks to interview for Falcons defensive coordinator opening