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Falcoholinks: All the Falcons news you need for Monday, Jan. 18

The Falcons officially named their next head coach on Friday, so that’s the dominant theme in Monday’s edition of Falcoholinks.

It’s official: The Falcons have a new HC

The search for the next head coach of the Atlanta Falcons ended on Friday, as Atlanta officially announced the hiring of former Tennessee offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. The Falcons have historically shied away from offensive-minded head coaches, but after the tenures of Mike Smith and Dan Quinn, the team has decided to bring in a head coach who can effectively harness Atlanta’s talented offensive group.