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LIVE: Falcons hire search firm? Horrible timing, Arthur Blank
“Congratulations on beating Saints, Smitty. By the way, I’ve hired a search firm.” (Getty Images) Congratulations, Arthur Blank. You just lost class and style points. With the Falcons’ set to play an...
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Say goodbye to Falcons, Smith, but Blank handled this poorly
Arthur Blank, here before Sunday’s loss, just couldn’t wait to look for coach Mike Smith’s replacement. (Curtis Compton, AJC) UPDATE: For the full game column, click here. • The Falcons are dead. It’s...
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Falcons fire Smith, keep Dimitroff, and here are some candidates
This was Mike Smith’s look after too many games in the last two seasons. (Curtis Compton, AJC) Mike Smith has lost his job. The transaction was oddly worded as, “Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith...
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Falcons’ changes: Pioli’s role increases, so what of Dimitroff?
Scott Pioli will now overseeing scouting for Falcons but remains under Thomas Dimitroff. (Curtis Compton, AJC) The Falcons announced a “restructuring” of their personnel department Wednesday night....
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Rex Ryan going to Buffalo — but that’s not bad news for Falcons
Dan Quinn, here with Seattle head coach Pete Carroll, should still be Falcons’ top choice. (AP photo) UPDATED: 4 p.m. In my recent summary of the mess in the Falcons’ front office and my read on the...
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Seattle’s Super Bowl only delays Falcons’ likely hiring of Quinn
Dan Quinn, here with Seattle head coach Pete Carroll, should still be Falcons’ top choice. (AP photo) Even if the Falcons have to wait two weeks to officially hire their next head coach, it doesn’t...
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Blank vague but Quinn could have final say in Falcons’ roster
Arthur Blank denied to the AJC that general manager Thomas Dimitroff has been stripped of any power. (Curtis Compton, AJC) PHOENIX — In the last three-plus weeks, the Falcons have been unavailable to...
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Falcons need players but Dan Quinn right choice to lead them
Noteworthy: Dan Quinn has less hair than at least one Atlanta media member pictured. (Getty Images) The final quarter of Sunday’s Super Bowl won’t go down as a highlight of Dan Quinn’s tenure as...
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Forget trade talk — Dan Quinn wants Julio Jones on his team
New Falcons coach Dan Quinn says he wants wide receiver Julio Jones on his team. (Curtis Compton, AJC) FLOWERY BRANCH — Dan Quinn spent a good part of his first day as Falcons’ head coach Tuesday...
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Falcons, Ndamukong Suh and waiting on fake noise penalty
Ndamukong Suh will command one of the NFL’s richest contracts, but likely not from Falcons. (AJC) The Falcons will fine-tune their free agency shopping list later today, depending on what potential...
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Exclusive: Falcons’ Dimitroff, Quinn discuss moves, philosophy
Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff and coach Dan Quinn (with owner Arthur Blank and president Rich McKay) are overseeing the team’s offseason makeover. (Curtis Compton, AJC) I spent some time...
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Will Falcons, others avoid losing draft picks this year?
Thomas Dimitroff, Arthur Blank and Dan Quinn are awaiting word from NFL. (Curtis Compton, AJC) I realize by typing this, I’ve probably increased the chances that the Falcons, New England and Cleveland...
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Falcons will pay appropriate penalties for dumb decision
The Falcons’ hierarchy (Thomas Dimitroff, Arthur Blank, new coach Dan Quinn and Rich McKay) will take a hit from the NFL. (Curtis Compton, AJC) (UPDATED: 12: 30 p.m.) Having failed to provide their...
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Poll: Should Falcons pursue Adrian Peterson, Randy Gregory?
Adrian Peterson, here with wife Ashley Brown, may be traded by the Minnesota Vikings. (Scott Halleran/Getty Images) Adrian Peterson was indicted for child abuse charges and accepted a plea deal. Would...
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Arthur Blank says he’s backing away — this I’ve gotta see
Falcons owner Arthur Blank gives remarks during the press conference announcing the team’s naming rights deal for their new stadium. (Kent D. Johnson, kdJohnson@ajc.com) A man whose favorite saying is,...
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Falcons short takes: Defense, Ryan and an upset of Carolina
Falcons owner Arthur Blank and quarterback Matt Ryan celebrate ending Carolina’s perfect season with a 20-13 victory at the Georgia Dome. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com) So there they are. The...
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Falcons will keep Dimitroff, Shanahan as expected, fire scouts
Dan Quinn and Thomas Dimitroff were all smiles after winning the season opener here and starting the season 5-0, but the Falcons slid from there and missed the playoffs. (Curtis Compton /...
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Goodell on head injuries: ‘There’s risk in sitting on couch’ (Huh?)
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell dropped the ball again during his news conference Friday on the subject of head injuries. (AP photo) SAN FRANCISCO — Roger Goodell has officially gone bye-bye. The NFL...
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If Falcons’ inept questioning widespread, somebody should lose job
Falcons head coach Dan Quinn seemed surprise when informed an assistant coach asked a draft prospect at the scouting combine if he “liked men.” (AP photo) LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Like a lot of...
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Where sports and politics collide, Georgia loses
Supporters look down on the Standing for Religious Freedom Rally at the state Capitol last year. If the bill is passed by Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal, it will jeopardize Atlanta getting the Super Bowl and...
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