The Falcons will be competing for GM candidates with at least two other teams this offseason. The first is a Detroit Lions franchise with plenty of questions to answer about its talent level and future, plus a shortage of cap space with which to answer those questions. They are, in other words, no better than on roughly even footing with the Falcons in terms of situation, meaning if Atlanta’s preferred candidate is former Texans GM Rick Smith, their best advantage might be his relationship with Rich McKay.
The other opening at the moment, however, appears to be the most attractive on paper.