The Atlanta Falcons announced they have completed an interview with Michigan DC Wink Martindale for the same position on their staff. He’s been getting interest from a few other teams in a potential return to the NFL as well. Martindale, 61, began his coaching career in 1986 as the defensive coordinator at Defiance. He later took his first NFL coaching job with the Raiders in … [Read more...] about Falcons Announce Completed Interview With Michigan DC Wink Martindale
Falcons Interviewing Steve Wilks For DC Job
According to Jeremy Fowler, the Falcons are interviewing former 49ers DC Steve Wilks for their defensive coordinator job. Fowler notes Atlanta will host Wilks for his interview next week. The Colts are also interviewing Wilks for their defensive coordinator role. Wilks, 55, began his NFL coaching career with the Bears as their defensive backs coach back in 2006. He spent … [Read more...] about Falcons Interviewing Steve Wilks For DC Job
Falcons Completed Interview With Derrick Ansley For DC Position
The Atlanta Falcons have announced they’ve completed an interview with Chargers DC Derrick Ansley for the same position on their staff. Ansley has also interviewed with the Giants for their vacant defensive coordinator position. Ansley, 42, got his start in coaching in 2005 and had stints at a number of college football programs, primarily as a secondary coach. He got his … [Read more...] about Falcons Completed Interview With Derrick Ansley For DC Position
Falcons Complete Interview With Lou Anarumo For Defensive Coordinator Job
The Atlanta Falcons announced Thursday that they’ve completed their interview with Lou Anarumo for our defensive coordinator vacancy. Here’s the full list of candidates for the job: Former Bengals DC Lou Anarumo (Interviewed) Michigan DC Wink Martindale (Scheduled) Jets interim HC Jeff Ulbrich (Interviewed) Former Cardinals HC Steve Wilks (Scheduled) Anarumo has come up as … [Read more...] about Falcons Complete Interview With Lou Anarumo For Defensive Coordinator Job
NFC Notes: Justin Simmons Future, Bryce Young, Mickey Loomis, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
Falcons Falcons S Justin Simmons is set to become a free agent after signing a one-year deal with the team in August and was asked if he would like to return next season on a new contract. “That’s a really good question,” Simmons said, via Terrin Waack of the Falcons’ official website. “It’s hard. Honestly, I haven’t even thought about it. The mindset coming into [Week 18] was, … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Justin Simmons Future, Bryce Young, Mickey Loomis, Falcons, Panthers, Saints