The Falcons took their time looking for a new head coach and hired Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith on Friday. With reports that Atlanta Saints has chosen vice president / assistant general manager Terry Fontenot for the team’s GM position, all you need to do is hire some assistant coaches.
After reviewing some of the possible offensive coordinators, here are 10 names to keep an eye out for for the opening of the Falcons’ defense coordinator.
Dean Pees Former defense coordinator for Titans, Ravens.
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Aaron Glenn Secondary coach – New Orleans Saints.
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Jim Schwartz Former Defense Coordinator – Philadelphia Eagles.
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Gerald Alexander Coach Defensive Backs – Miami Dolphins.
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Wade Phillips Former defense coordinator for Rams, Texans.
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Jerod Mayo Linebackers Coach – New England Patriots.
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Eric Washington Defensive line coach – Buffalo Bills.
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Jim Haslett Linebackers Coach – Tennessee Titans.
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Aubrey Pleasant coach defensive backs – Los Angeles Rams.
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Coach of Jason Tarver Linebackers – Cleveland Browns.
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