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Archive for January, 2008

Pats Director of College Scouting Dimitroff New Falcons GM

While it appeared that the Eagles Tom Heckertt was the front runner, the Falcons have gone in a different direction, as they have hired Patriots director of college scouting Thomas Dimitroff to be their next general manager. In the past week it looked as if Heckertt was going to get the spot, as he […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 12 2008

Falcons Look To Jacksonville In Search For New Coach

The Falcons are now looking to Jacksonville in their quest to find a new coach to replace Bobby Petrino, who resigned toward the end of the regular season to take a head coaching position at the University of Arkansas.  In a related development, New York Giants vice president of player evaluation Chris Mara withdrew his […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 11 2008

Carroll Not Interested in Falcons Job

For those Falcons fans that thought they would see USC’s Pete Carroll roaming the sidelines at the Georgia Dome this season - think again.  After reports surfaced on Wednesday that the Falcons and owner Arthur Blank were trying to convince Carroll to come in for an interview, it now appears that he successful college coach […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 10 2008

Falcons Looking to Interview USC’s Carroll?

 
You knew at some point this name would have to pop up when it came to vacant head coaching positions in the NFL - Pete Carroll. Yes, the name has finally surfaced, and it’s concerning the open coaching spot with the Atlanta Falcons, who sorely need an impact move to be made in the wake […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 09 2008

Vick To Enter Drug Treatment Program

Suspended Falcons quarterback Michael Vick will enter a drug treatment program that could reduce his time spent behind bars.  Vick, who was sentenced to 23 months in federal prison for his guilty plea related to dogfighting charges, was transferred to the US Bureau of Prisons facility in Leavenworth, Kansas.  Billy Martin, attorney for Vick, says […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 08 2008

Falcons GM and Coach Search Continues

Looks like the Falcons have finally found a few good men, as two men have stepped up in the search for a new GM and coach.  Sources say that Eagles GM Tom Heckert will interview today, and it appears that he would be the front-runner as long as he has a solid interview.  He’ll be […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 07 2008

AP: McKay Signs Two-Year Deal; Gives Up GM Duties

Rich McKay signed a two-year contract extension Friday to remain the Atlanta Falcons’ president, but will relinquish the general manager’s duties. Team spokesman Reggie Roberts confirmed that McKay and owner Arthur Blank agreed to terms earlier in the day. Since he left Tampa Bay and joined Blank in December 2003, McKay has held dual titles […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 04 2008

Search For GM, Head Coach Continues This Week

Several names were mentioned this week as candidates to be interviewed by the Atlanta Falcons.  The “Philadelphia Inquirer” is reporting that Philadelphia Eagles GM Tom Heckert will interview with the Falcons early next week.  On Thursday, the Falcons were said to be interviewing Indianapolis Colts’ assistant Jim Caldwell for the head coaching position.  And, Green […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 04 2008

Caldwell, Garrett and Sparano on the List to Talk to the Falcons

The head coaching search for the Falcons is moving forward, as the Atlanta-Journal Constitution is reporting that the team will be sitting down with Colts assistant head coach/quarterbacks coach Jim Caldwell.  The interview with Caldwell will take place tomorrow, and then the team will turn its attention to Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett, as he […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 02 2008