The Falcons took their time looking for a new head coach and ended up hiring the Titans’ offensive coordinator, Arthur Smith, on Friday. According to reports that Atlanta has elected Saints vice president / deputy general manager Terry Fontenot for the team’s vacancy, all that remains is to hire assistant coaches.
After looking at a few possible offensive coordinators, here are 10 names we need to follow in the opening of the Falcons defensive coordinator.
Dean Pees Former defensive coordinator for the Titans, Ravens.
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Aaron Glenn Second Coach – New Orleans Saints.
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Jim Schwartz Former defensive coordinator – Philadelphia Eagles.
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Gerald Alexander Defensive Coach – Miami Dolphins.
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Wade Phillips Former Rams defensive coordinator, Texans.
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Coach Jerod Mayo Linebackers – New England Patriots.
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Eric Washington Defensive Coach – Buffalo Bills.
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Jim Haslett Linebackers coach – Tennessee Titans.
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Aubrey Pleasant Defensive backers coach – Los Angeles Rams.
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Jason Tarver Linebackers coach – Cleveland Browns.
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