Smith’s father is FedEx founder Fred Smith. LOG IN FREE TRIAL. Shanahan was named the NFL Assistant Coach of the Year for the 2016 season. Other offensive coordinators to interview with the Falcons were Green Bay’s Nathaniel Hackett, Carolina’s Joe Brady and Kansas City’s Eric Bieniemy. The Falcons took their time in finding a new head coach and ended up hiring Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith on Friday. What's the latest on Dan Quinn's search for an offensive coordinator to work with Matt Ryan and the Atlanta offense? The Falcons said Thursday they conducted a virtual interview with Brady on Wednesday. Falcons: Thomas Dimitroff gives his opinion on who the 49ers will draft & how it affects Atlanta Falcons On Michael Silver's Pass It Down podcast, former Falcons General Manager Thomas Dimitroff gave insight into Kyle Shanahan, Atlanta's offensive coordinator 2021 NFL Draft, Atlanta Falcons, justin fields, Kyle Shanahan, Mac Jones, Thomas Dimitroff, trey lance He gives offensive coordinator Scott Turner options. Ragone previously coached at the Chicago Bears, Washington Football Team, and Tennessee Titans. ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have chosen offense and youth as the calling cards of their new coach. Saleh and Tampa Bay defensive coordinator Todd Bowles also interviewed for the job. Dirk Koetter: Offensive Coordinator, Atlanta Falcons. Other offensive coordinators to interview with the Falcons were Green Bay’s Nathaniel Hackett, Carolina’s Joe Brady and Kansas City’s Eric Bieniemy. Bears passing-game coordinator Dave Ragone was hired as the Falcons’ offensive coordinator, and NFL Network is reporting that running backs coach Charles London is … Dan Quinn was fired after the team started the season with five straight losses. The Atlanta Falcons have chosen offense and youth as the calling cards of their new coach. The 31-year-old Brady is a popular name in coaching searches after only one season as an NFL coordinator. Other offensive coordinators to interview with the Falcons were Eric Bieniemy of the Kansas City Chiefs, Joe Brady of the Carolina Panthers and Nathaniel Hackett of the Green Bay Packers. With reports that Atlanta has chosen Saints vice president/assistant general manager Terry Fontenot for the team’s GM vacancy, all that’s left to do is hire some coordinators.. Let’s look at 10 potential candidates for the Falcons’ offensive coordinator opening. The Falcons’ last full-time hire, Dan Quinn, […] General manager Terry Fontenot, head coach Arthur Smith and offensive coordinator Dave Ragone attended Lance's first Pro Day in March. Koetter was the head coach of the Tampa Bay … Dirk Koetter, who served as the Falcons' offensive coordinator from 2012 to 2014, is returning to the team in the same role. He is more of a weapon than a true tight end. Atlanta agreed to terms with Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith on Friday to become the team’s head coach. The Falcons announced the agreement Friday. In the fourth round, Washington selected Virginia Tech running back Khalil Herbert. On January 18, 2015, the Atlanta Falcons hired Shanahan as their new offensive coordinator. Since the Atlanta Falcons drafted Matt Ryan, he has had four offensive coordinators. 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