Bill Belichick and Jim Harbaugh Top Prospects As Atlanta Falcons Begin ‘Immediate’ Hunt for New Head Coach

Who will be the new head coach of the Atlanta Falcons? Will it be Bill Belichick or Jim Harbaugh? Well, the whole NFL world is currently chanting their names as the top candidates for the Falcons’ HC, as the team has now announced a major update.

The Falcons made an announcement on Monday that they fired their coach Arthur Smith. This decision came immediately after the team’s 48-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 18. Now a major follow-up has emerged bringing Bill Belichick and Jim Harbaugh in the center.

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Soon after releasing Arthur Smith, the team announced that it is now on an ‘immediate’ hunt for its new head coach. According to Falcons’ digital marketing editor, Scott Bair, “Arthur Blank and Rich McKay will lead it with input from Terry Fontenot and others from the Falcons and AMB Sports and Entertainment.”

The team released their statement thanking the dismissed coach, Smith, for his efforts, mentioning that the team wasn’t meeting performance standards. Blank said, “Decisions like this are never easy and they never feel good.” What irked the team was that Smith’s record remained at 7-10 for all three years, and this year they had more expectations from him that weren’t fulfilled.

But now as they are on the hunt for a new head coach. Rumors are circulating that the team is interested in Bill Belichick, or can also look for Jim Harbaugh for their next season.

Bill Belichick or Jim Harbaugh: Who will wear the Falcons’ jersey?

As per many, the two significant prospects for the position of HC, after Arthur Smith, are Bill Belichick and Jim Harbaugh. Atlanta’s offense struggled under coach Smith, who seemed hesitant to rely on key players like Drake London, Bijan Robinson, and Kyle Pitts. This reluctance might have led to a loss of confidence from team owner Arthur Blank. Blank, eager for a Super Bowl win, may view this current window as an opportunity. Considering potential replacements, Harbaugh stands as one option. He has a successful NFL track record, notably developing QBs like Colin Kaepernick and Alex Smith.

Harbaugh’s ability to nurture quarterbacks could appeal to the Falcons, especially when considering that the team will look to target top quarterbacks for the franchise. On the other hand, despite this season’s underwhelming performance, Belichick remains one of the top coaches in the league. The Falcons struggled in their offensive side this season, so adding Belichick and his popular “offensive coaching mindset” will help the franchise to grow stronger and make a strong comeback, if Bill and the team’s determination align.

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As there is no confirmation of who will join the coaching position for the Falcons, it is rumored that the team is considering Belichick as their first option, and is waiting for his release from the Patriots.

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