Falcons complete 9th interview for head coaching vacancy
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The Atlanta Falcons are preparing to kick off their second round of head coach interviews. According to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter, the team is meeting with former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski on Saturday. This will be the team's second time talking to Stefanski, who's considered a favorite for the job.
Stefanski has already spoken with the Falcons and is set to meet with team officials again today. A new report from The Athletic’s Dianna Russini revealed a planned part of Saturday’s conversations that seems to suggest he is also in the final steps of winning the job.
According to multiple reports, former Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski is interviewing with Atlanta for a second time on Saturday. Stefanski is the first candidate to have a second interview with the franchise in this coaching cycle.
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Falcons have interviewed 9 candidates for head coaching vacancy
The Atlanta Falcons have now interviewed nine candidates for their head coaching vacancy, completing three more interviews over the last two days. The team interviewed Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley and Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter on Thursday.
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Cousins took over the Falcons' starting QB job in Week 12 after Michael Penix Jr. underwent season-ending knee surgery. Atlanta won each of its final four games to close out the year, narrowly missing the postseason despite boasting the same record as the NFC South-champion Carolina Panthers.
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According to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Philadelphia Eagles are interviewing Robinson on Friday for their offensive coordinator vacancy. The Eagles fired play-caller Kevin Patullo after their 23-19 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC wild card round.
The Falcons took a unique approach in the offseason, dedicating significant resources to their special teams unit through multiple free-agent signings and 53-man roster decisions aimed at improving the group. The result was the worst special teams performance in recent memory.
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