The Falcons have zeroed in on and interviewed several head coach candidates with offensive backgrounds since the season wrapped earlier this month. They promised their search for a new head coach wasn’t about offense or defense—it was just about finding the best candidate. But that hasn’t been their focus lately. In fact, Titans offensive coordinator is the current frontrunner for Dan Quinn’s old job and it appears he may soon be named as the Falcons new head coach.
This just isn’t what we’re used to seeing from the Falcons. Over the last 3 decades, the Falcons have preferred defensive-minded head coaches.