The Atlanta Falcons have officially launched a major overhaul of their sports structure by beginning the search for a new president of football operations.
Owner Arthur Blank explained that this strategic role will become the cornerstone of the organization, as it will then guide the selection of the next head coach and general manager. After a disappointing season, this redistribution of responsibilities aims to redefine the club’s identity and clarify decision-making at the top.
Among the candidates summoned, one name particularly attracts attention: that of Matt Ryan. Former emblematic figure of the franchise and leader of a long significant chapter in the history of the Falcons, the ex-quarterback returns to the spotlight, but this time in an administrative role.
His intimate knowledge of the organization, the locker room and the expectations of the city is a notable asset as Atlanta seeks stability and long-term vision. Several other personalities in the field have also been approached, a sign that Blank wants to make sure to explore all possible avenues.
The interviews planned in the coming days will make it possible to establish an initial sorting among the candidates. The selected person will then guide the sporting future of the team by participating in the choice of the head coach and general director tandem, both of whom were dismissed at the start of the week.
John Harbaugh among the avenues studied
On the list of options potentially considered to lead the team on the field, the name of John Harbaugh is circulating insistently. The veteran coach has just left his position in Baltimore after a long reign marked by multiple successes.
His experience, his rigor and his ability to maximize the potential of his players make him a credible profile to revive a team which seeks to quickly become competitive again. It remains to be determined whether the person concerned would be open to such a project in the South of the United States.
The next wave of interviews will therefore determine the direction of this restructuring, as the Falcons attempt to turn the page and build a new winning cycle.
