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Falcons signed OC Dirk Koetter to a two-year contract extension.
Scratch one of the hottest coordinator candidates off the board. Koetter met with the Chiefs on Tuesday and was also scheduled for interviews with the Browns and Eagles. But he's decided to stay in Atlanta, a coup for a Falcons offense that ranked seventh in points per game and sixth in passing yards. Continuity in a creative and effective scheme can only be a good thing for the likes of Matt Ryan, Julio Jones and Roddy White. Jan 2 - 10:09 AM
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FOX's Alex Marvez reports Falcons OC Dirk Koetter will interview for each of the Chiefs, Browns and Eagles' head coaching jobs this week.

You could say he's drawing interest. Just one year removed from being Blaine Gabbert's QBs coach, Koetter guided the Falcons to the league's No. 7 scoring offense this season, and pushed Matt Ryan to new career highs nearly across the board. Both Roddy White and Julio Jones were able to surpass 1,198 yards receiving in Koetter's system. He's unlikely to be the favorite for the Philadelphia and Cleveland openings, but the fact that he's already landed three interviews suggests there's a strong chance he'll earn a head gig.
Related: Browns, Chiefs, Eagles
Source: Alex Marvez on Twitter
Mon, Dec 31, 2012 01:01:00 PM
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The Falcons blocked WRs coach Terry Robiskie from interviewing for the same position with the Jaguars last month.

Jacksonville eventually hired Jerry Sullivan as WRs coach, but former Falcons OC and new Jaguars coach Mike Mularkey apparently wasn't shy about attempting to raid his former staff. He was allowed to hire former Falcons QBs coach Bob Bratkowski as offensive coordinator.
Related: Jaguars
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Tue, Feb 14, 2012 08:46:00 AM
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Falcons named Dirk Koetter offensive coordinator.

He replaces Mike Mularkey, who was named Jacksonville's head coach on Tuesday. That's where Koetter spent the past five seasons, coordinating an offense that finished better than 18th in points scored just once. Koetter worked alongside new boss Mike Smith in 2007, and runs a very similar system to Mularkey. It's vertically-based in nature with a power run game. Before a disastrous 2011 season with a potentially hopeless Blaine Gabbert at quarterback, Koetter coaxed career seasons from average to below-average talents David Garrard, Reggie Williams, and Mike Sims-Walker. In Julio Jones and Roddy White, Koetter is going to have some real weapons now.
Related: Jaguars
Source: Chris Mortensen on Twitter
Sun, Jan 15, 2012 10:32:00 AM
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The Falcons expect to begin interviewing offensive coordinator candidates, including ex-Ravens coach Brian Billick, "within the next few days."

In addition to Billick, the Falcons are reportedly interested in former Jets OC Brian Schottenheimer, Jaguars OC Dirk Koetter, and Packers QBs coach Tom Clements. Schottenheimer and Koetter are also interviewing for the Alabama coordinator opening. Former Jaguars interim coach Mel Tucker is believed to be among the candidates at defensive coordinator.
Related: Packers, Jaguars
Source: NFL.com
Thu, Jan 12, 2012 02:32:00 PM
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution believes OC Mike Mularkey wouldn't have been back with the Falcons even if the Jaguars hadn't hired him away as head coach.

Mularkey's 2011 offense broke the franchise record for yards per game, but the AJC believes he "wasn't going to be retained" because the play-calling lacked creativity and the coaching staff had grown "stale." The Falcons will fill both coordinator positions this offseason.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Wed, Jan 11, 2012 10:36:00 AM
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The Falcons were 1-6 in games in which they attempted more than 40 passes this season.

That record falls to 1-7 if Sunday's Wild Card loss is included. It says as much about Michael Turner as Matt Ryan, as Turner averaged just 3.8 yards per carry in those eight games, compared to 4.5 on the entire year. Currently without a first-round pick, the Falcons could be in the market for a day-two running back to help spell the soon to be 30-year-old Turner after taking Jacquizz Rodgers in the fifth round last spring.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Tue, Jan 10, 2012 08:59:00 AM
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Falcons coach Mike Smith returned to Atlanta on Monday morning after suffering chest pains Sunday night.

Owner Arthur Blank had Smith shipped home on his personal jet at 3:30AM. The Falcons are calling Smith's chest pains a "non-emergency matter," and it is not considered serious. It sounds like he'll be able to coach in Week 15.
Source: Associated Press
Mon, Dec 12, 2011 01:24:00 PM
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Falcons signed GM Thomas Dimitroff to a multi-year extension.

The Sporting News' 2010 NFL Executive of the Year, Dimitroff has overseen three straight winning seasons for the first time in club history while delivering Atlanta a true franchise quarterback (Matt Ryan). Just 45 years old, Dimitroff's free agent signings have typically all paid off, and he's established as a solid drafter. Prior to taking over as Falcons personnel boss, Dimitroff spent five years as the Patriots' College Scouting Director.
Wed, Mar 9, 2011 02:35:00 PM
Falcons Offense - TM - Falcons

Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff has been named the Sporting News' NFL Executive of the Year for the 2010 season.

It's the second time in three years that Dimitroff has won the SN honor. Dimitroff has come a long way since coaching corporate engineers in a Japanese football league nearly 20 years ago. Dimitroff pointed to the Ravens' Ozzie Newsome and the Chiefs' Scott Pioli as two executives who were also deserving this year.
Source: Sporting News
Wed, Feb 9, 2011 11:52:00 AM
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The Broncos are no longer scheduled to interview Falcons offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey for their head coaching job.

Mularkey is scheduled to interview with the Browns Saturday, but he is reportedly most concerned with "keeping as much of his focus as possible" on Atlanta's playoff run. It couldn't have helped that Broncos VP of Football Operations John Elway repeatedly called Mularkey "Mark" on Wednesday.
Related: Browns, Broncos
Source: ESPN.com
Thu, Jan 6, 2011 11:32:00 AM
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Responding to an ESPN report, Falcons offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey said Thursday that he has not been contacted by the Broncos about their head coach vacancy.

Mularkey, who coached the Bills from 2004-2005, confirmed that he's interesting in a second shot at a head coaching job if the opportunity presents itself. Mularkey and quarterbacks coach Bill Musgrave have been credited with Matt Ryan's development. The Broncos are likely to target a coach who can similarly develop Tim Tebow.
Related: Broncos
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Tue, Dec 14, 2010 09:00:00 PM
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The Falcons will draft 19th overall in the first round after winning a coin flip at the Combine on Friday.

The Texans will go 20th. We expect Atlanta to target front seven help on defense, or a corner with the 19th pick. Kyle Wilson could be a possibility.
Related: Texans
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Fri, Feb 26, 2010 11:53:00 AM
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The Falcons and Texans will hold a coin flip at the Combine on Friday to determine which team drafts 19th, and who goes 20th.

Both teams are in the market for defensive backs and interior defensive linemen. Atlanta needs a reliable corner badly, while Houston's biggest hole in the secondary appears to be free safety. The Texans also need a tailback.
Related: Texans
Source: John McClain on Twitter
Wed, Feb 24, 2010 12:38:00 PM
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Falcons promoted QBs coach Bill Musgrave to assistant head coach.

Musgrave, Atlanta's quarterbacks coach since 2006, drew considerable interest on the offensive coordinator circuit this offseason. The promotion is likely a way for the Falcons to say "thank you" for not leaving. An 18-year NFL vet as a player and coach, Musgrave has overseen Matt Ryan's development.
Tue, Feb 16, 2010 10:40:00 AM