re: The Official 2014 Atlanta Falcons Thread

I thought Dimitroff lost control over any head coach responsibilities during the restructuring?

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The Falcons are in the midst of a head coaching search to replace Smith, the winningest coach in franchise history. Dimitroff also loss control of the head coach as a direct-report in this restructuring.

“While this decision was not tied to the head coach search currently underway, we also believe that independent thinking and collaboration will contribute to taking us to the next level in our league,” Blank said. “Therefore, our new head coach and Thomas will report separately to me.”

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Also sounds like really unfortunate timing regarding Blank's mother passing though it seems like they still could've had a way to assure Ryan the job was his if he wanted it.

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Ryan had an extended interview with the Falcons on Tuesday. During the interview, a source said, owner Arthur Blank found out his mother had died. Blank put all business on hold, meaning scheduled interviews with Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin and Cardinals defensive coordinator Todd Bowles were pushed back to Friday and Saturday, respectively. There have been reports about Ryan not liking how the Falcons were dragging their feet. But Blank has every right to move at his own pace, particularly while dealing with a family tragedy.

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