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Posted on 10/7/19 at 12:42 pm
Posted on 10/7/19 at 12:42 pm
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Mike McCarthy, Former Green Bay Packers Head Coach
I’m begging Arthur Blank not to do this. There’s no question that the new head coach is going to be a Blank move, for better or worse. The former Green Bay Packers head coach has loads of experience but plenty of issues, especially down the stretch. He’d be an offensive-minded coach who, at least, got some excellent seasons from Aaron Rodgers.
My uneducated guess: Blank brings in McCarthy for at least two interviews.
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Josh McDaniels, New England Patriots Offensive Coordinator
Hiring McDaniels would punish Falcons fans. However, pain is life for Falcons fans. McDaniels spectacularly flamed out with the Denver Broncos, with poor management skills and offensive performances ultimately dooming the one-time wunderkind. Now much older, it doesn’t look like he’s matured after flaking on the Indianapolis Colts and leaving the team out to dry until late in the offseason. His agent fired him after that move. Still, he has a long history of success despite different personnel and different schemes with the Patriots.
My uneducated guess: McDaniels has too many similarities to Bobby Petrino. No way Blank goes anywhere around him.
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David Shaw, Stanford Head Coach
The Stanford coach has been on the NFL head coaching radar since the last time the Falcons were hiring. He doesn’t seem overly excited to hop to the NFL, but he continues to run a successful team with his offensive mindset.
My uneducated guess: Shaw sure likes his college job. I can’t imagine he shows any interest in leaving for a team with a 2-4 year window and no cap space. Whoever takes the position is playing primarily with the existing personnel.
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Shane Waldron, Rams Passing Game Coordinator
Everyone still wants a piece of the Rams, right? I have no idea who Shane Waldron is, but teams have made worse moves. He has limited coaching experience.
My uneducated guess: If you showed me literally any photo of a guy with a buzzcut and maybe a stubbly beard, I would agree without hesitation it is Shane Waldron. Perhaps he gets consideration for a coordinator position, but it’s too early for Waldron.
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Kellen Moore, Dallas Cowboys Offensive Coordinator
Moore, too short to play in the NFL, turned from perennial backup quarterback to quarterback coach to offensive coordinator in only two years. He’s only 31 and helped produce some great Dallas games. The offense has cooled more recently, so it might be nuts to give a guy the head coach position based on a few good games.
My uneducated guess: Multiple interviews. Blank will almost certainly be targeting a big name to boost both wins and team interest. The losses and empty stadium are big problems for him, and Moore could help change that.
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Lincoln Riley, Sooners Head Coach
Riley appears to be the easy favorite on Twitter, and it’s not tough to see why. At only 36, Riley has coached up both Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray into back-to-back Heisman winners, and the first-overall draft picks. He’s 29-4 in just over two seasons thanks to his creative, heavy passing attack. He’s from the Mike Leach coaching tree, which should give you an idea about his offensive tendencies.
My uneducated guess: Top choice. Riley is the biggest name out there and doesn’t have the apparent warning signs Petrino had in college. Blank has to be skeptical of taking another college coach, but who else has made two Heisman and first-round picks in back-to-back seasons? There’s something special there.
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Brian Kelly, Notre Dame Head Coach
I don’t have a lot of opinions about Kelly. He’s old. Also very successful in multiple college stops, including Notre Dame. The Falcons have tried defensive coach after defensive coach, so this would be an underwhelming yet sensical hire.
My uneducated guess: No way.
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Jim Harbaugh, Michigan Head Coach
Sure, he’s awful in college, but he kept the San Francisco 49ers outperforming year after year. The franchise cratered after he left and look to just now be pulling themselves up. He’s right up there among the most hatable possible Dan Quinn replacements.
My uneducated guess: Nah.
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John DeFilippo, Jacksonville Jaguars Offensive Coordinator
Defilippo was the Eagles quarterback coach during their Super Bowl run, then flamed out as the Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator. The Jaguars gave him another shot, and he’s been killing it with backup quarterback Gardner Minshew.
My uneducated guess: We’ve had enough former Jaguars coaches. No, thank you.
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Eric Bieniemy, Kansas City Chiefs Offensive Coordinator
Andy Reid has produced some pretty good head coaches from his offensive coordinator position recently, including Doug Pederson and Matt Nagy most recently. A lot of this has to do with Patrick Mahomes, but in the same way teams were trying to grab Rams coaches last season, teams will be going hard at Eric Bieniemy.
My uneducated guess: Likely a top finalist hindered by his team’s playoff run.
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The Finalists
I think Lincoln Riley and Eric Bieniemy will be top options across the NFL. Kellen Moore and Mike McCarthy should be fringe candidates who will get some attention from more desperate teams. Riley signed a hefty contract extension in the offseason, so he will be expensive. Bieniemy, at this point, appears to be the most likely top option for the Falcons and across the league.
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Posted on 10/7/19 at 1:48 pm to NorthGwinnettTiger
Lincoln Riley or bust. Hell, offer 20 million a year for Nick Saban.
Our top talent is in the prime of their career. We need to this barge turned around, and fast.
Our top talent is in the prime of their career. We need to this barge turned around, and fast.
Posted on 10/7/19 at 2:48 pm to ATLabama
I have no idea if Lincoln is interested in the nfl, but I’m guessing the falcons would not excite him.
Posted on 10/7/19 at 3:00 pm to NorthGwinnettTiger
that list is shite. the only one I'd be remotely happy about would be Riley
Posted on 10/7/19 at 3:02 pm to VinegarStrokes
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that list is shite.
Seemed like they just threw out tip of tongue names. Obviously not a lot of research put in.
Posted on 10/7/19 at 3:03 pm to NorthGwinnettTiger
Maybe the Steelers will be dumb enough to fire Mike Tomlin?
Posted on 10/7/19 at 3:14 pm to Huge Richard
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I have no idea if Lincoln is interested in the nfl, but I’m guessing the falcons would not excite him.
An MVP QB, 3 stud WRs...pro bowl TE, an offensive line with young talent... There won't be an opening even close to as good as this in the NFL in quite literally, years.
Posted on 10/7/19 at 3:59 pm to ATLabama
We have an aging QB and an aging star receiver. I wouldn’t say we are loaded with young talent that he can mold. Just my guess. Plus, if he’s interested in the NFL, the cowboys will be the team that most likely lands him.
This post was edited on 10/7/19 at 4:00 pm
Posted on 10/7/19 at 9:07 pm to NorthGwinnettTiger
Can we bring back Kyle Shanahan?
In all seriousness, that list is atrocious outside of Lincoln Riley. I hate the retread tendency in the NFL when it comes to head coaches. It's like Tampa hiring Dirk Koetter awhile back. I mean what do you expect to accomplish with that type of hire?
In all seriousness, that list is atrocious outside of Lincoln Riley. I hate the retread tendency in the NFL when it comes to head coaches. It's like Tampa hiring Dirk Koetter awhile back. I mean what do you expect to accomplish with that type of hire?
Posted on 10/8/19 at 7:33 am to playmakers in space
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Can we bring back Kyle Shanahan?
1) He ain't leaving San Fran for Atlanta.
2) He's a petulant little shite, and still responsible for 28-3.
Posted on 10/8/19 at 8:25 am to NorthGwinnettTiger
I was kidding about Shanahan. Our offense hasn't really been the same since he left, though. Just really would like an offensive-minded HC with the next hire.
Posted on 10/8/19 at 7:55 pm to ATLabama
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Hell, offer 20 million a year for Nick Saban.
An old guy with zero NFL success. Makes sense.
Posted on 10/9/19 at 10:23 am to NorthGwinnettTiger
No Gus Malzahn? He is an offensive genius. If you don't believe it just ask him.
Posted on 10/9/19 at 11:43 am to NorthGwinnettTiger
I really like Riley and Beiniemy.
McCarty, Del Rio, or any other retread would be disastrous.
McCarty, Del Rio, or any other retread would be disastrous.
Posted on 10/11/19 at 7:18 am to NorthGwinnettTiger
Not on the list, but I would be interested in Todd Monken also.
Posted on 10/11/19 at 7:28 am to NorthGwinnettTiger
At this point I don’t even care who they bring in. The core is old and the window has closed.
Yes I’m jaded.
Yes I’m jaded.
Posted on 10/11/19 at 4:03 pm to NorthGwinnettTiger
Go after Jim Harbough, Lincoln Riley, or David Shaw
Posted on 10/11/19 at 7:07 pm to biggsc
If it's Riley it's a rebuild. Maybe it's time.
This is for sure: if we're going to do it, now is the time. Trade it all away and do it while your big time assets have the most value. Next 2 drafts are going to be solid for O-Line, QB, & Receiver. Chase Young could fall with the QBs that are going, and there's secondary depth everywhere.
Please, though, no half-assin.
This is for sure: if we're going to do it, now is the time. Trade it all away and do it while your big time assets have the most value. Next 2 drafts are going to be solid for O-Line, QB, & Receiver. Chase Young could fall with the QBs that are going, and there's secondary depth everywhere.
Please, though, no half-assin.
Posted on 10/11/19 at 7:43 pm to chillmonster
Needs to be a offensive mind. You have players for it. I’d go after the Passing Game Coordinator From LSU.
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Posted on 10/27/19 at 4:36 pm to biggsc
Kellen Moore should get a long look. His offensive schemes would be perfect for Matt Ryan. Say what you will but if this team is going back to a Super Bowl anytime soon it will be with Ryan playing to his strengths.
While I'm on Kellen Moore, Kirby needs to get somebody like him to run The Bulldog offense.
While I'm on Kellen Moore, Kirby needs to get somebody like him to run The Bulldog offense.
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