The first name we heard connected to the Falcons offensive coordinator opening under Arthur Smith was Bears passing game coordinator Dave Ragone. The first name we heard connected to the defensive coordinator opening was longtime Patriots, Ravens, and Titans defensive coordinator Dean Pees. It now appears those names were linked to the jobs for good reason.
Per NFL insider Ian Rapoport, the Falcons are moving to hire Ragone and Pees for those vacancies, and it appears both will get done if all goes well.
The #Falcons staff is taking shape.