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Falcons can't lose focus with possible departure of Kyle Shahanan looming

Falcons coach Dan Quinn said from the outset how offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan interviewing for head coach jobs wouldn't be a distraction.

You'd better believe Quinn is stressing that message again this week as the Falcons prepare for the NFC Championship Game against the Green Bay Packers.

There's a strong chance the Falcons will lose Shanahan to San Francisco, with ESPN's Adam Schefter reporting the 49ers plan to offer Shanahan the job. But Quinn is unlikely to speak much on the topic right now, knowing from his own experience that the 49ers are not allowed to contact Shanahan this week, per NFL anti-tampering rules.