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Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images As expected, Atlanta will check in with the experienced defensive coordinator and former head coach. Steve Wilks was an obvious name to link to the Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator opening. He’s an experienced coordinator who has served as both a full-time head coach and interim head coach, and he spent significant time this summer … [Read more...] about Falcons set to interview Steve Wilks for defensive coordinator next week

Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images Strong ties to Raheem Morris make Ulbrich a strong candidate. Jeff Ulbrich and Raheem Morris shared a coaching staff for a long time for the Atlanta Falcons, including a 2020 season that saw Dan Quinn fired and Ulbrich taking on the defensive coordinator role while Morris took over as interim head coach. Given those strong ties, it’s … [Read more...] about Falcons interview Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich for defensive coordinator role

Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images It’s the second straight year Williams will coach the East squad. Marquice Williams is someone I’ve mentioned as a potential future head coach, given the way players and coaches talk about him and the work he’s done with Atlanta’s special teams. While that hasn’t happened yet with an NFL team, it’s now happened twice in three years at the … [Read more...] about Falcons special teams coordinator Marquice Williams will coach Shrine Bowl East team

The Falcons are interviewing longtime NFL coach Steve Wilks for their vacant defensive coordinator position, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Wilks’ most recent NFL gig was as the 49ers’ defensive coordinator in 2023, where his defense ranked among the league’s top-10 in yards and points allowed. Though the 49ers made the Super Bowl, they elected to fire Wilks shortly after their loss … [Read more...] about Falcons To Interview Steve Wilks For DC Job