Bill Belichick interviewed for the Falcons’ head-coaching job, the group introduced Monday evening.
This is the primary and solely identified interview for Belichick, who mutually parted with the Patriots final Thursday after 24 years. Belichick met with proprietor Arthur Blank in-person, per the NFL Network. Atlanta has reportedly been concerned about Belichick for weeks, however should conduct a minimum of one in-person interview with an exterior, minority candidate earlier than hiring its subsequent head coach, per league guidelines.
The Falcons have already carried out digital interviews with a number of exterior, minority candidates employed by different groups. NFL groups can’t maintain in-person interviews with these candidates till Jan. 22, although they will meet with any coach not employed by one other membership. So far, Atlanta has introduced interviews with Belichick, Ravens defensive coordinator Mike MacDonald, Ravens assistant head coach Anthony Weaver, Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan, 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks and Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero.
The Falcons lately fired head coach Arthur Smith after three consecutive 7-10 seasons.
The different NFL groups with head-coaching vacancies are the Chargers, Commanders, Panthers, Raiders, Seahawks and Titans. It’s doable lately eradicated playoff groups, together with the Cowboys, could open their head-coaching jobs within the coming days, which can or could not increase Belichick’s market.
Source: www.bostonherald.com