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Former Quarterback Matt Ryan to Lead Search for Falcons' New Coach and GM as President of Football
Matt Ryan will lead the Falcons' search for a new head coach and general manager with final authority to end a playoff drought since 2017, owner Arthur Blank said.
- On Monday, Matt Ryan was named the Atlanta Falcons' president of football, leaving CBS to lead the new general manager and head coach reporting to him.
- Last Sunday, the Falcons fired head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot after an 8-9 season, prompting owner Arthur Blank to scrap the 'collaborative approach' at Flowery Branch and take accountability.
- As a four-time Pro Bowler, Ryan owns most of the Falcons' passing records, and Blank said, "Throughout his remarkable 14-year career in Atlanta, Matt's leadership, attention to detail, knowledge of the game and unrelenting drive to win made him the most successful player in our franchise's history."
- Falcons elevated Greg Beadles to president and CEO to coordinate with Ryan, interviewed GM candidates for only two days including Ian Cunningham, and scheduled a news conference with Ryan on Tuesday.
- The team called hiring Ryan the 'first of several dominoes' that could reshape the club, despite his lack of front-office experience and his expectation of some 'baptism by fire' relying on league mentors and organizational partners.
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Falcons hire Matt Ryan as president of football operations as franchise overhaul begins
Matt Ryan was named the Falcons’ president of football on Saturday. The franchise legend spent nearly his entire NFL career in Atlanta and will come full circle as the leader in the front office.
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Former quarterback Matt Ryan to lead search for Falcons' new coach and GM as president of football
The Atlanta Falcons have named former longtime quarterback Matt Ryan to the newly created role of president of football.
·United States
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