The Atlanta Falcons wish to transfer in a brand new path, and a part of that path is clearly tapping into a number of the aura the franchise used to have prior to now.
We’re not speaking about bringing again the “soiled chicken” dance, however group proprietor Arthur Clean is considering tapping into the thoughts of former MVP quarterback Matt Ryan.
In line with Marc Raimondi of ESPN, Ryan might be amongst a bunch of individuals interviewing for a brand new position in Atlanta, which is being coined the “president of soccer.”
This isn’t a normal supervisor position, nevertheless it’s arguably much more vital. The Falcons fired head coach Raheem Morris in addition to GM Terry Fontenot this previous weekend.
This new “president of soccer” might be employed first after which might be in control of choosing the brand new head coach and GM for the group.
Ryan will surely be a fan-favorite decide as a former league MVP and a member of the Falcons Ring of Honor, nevertheless it’s value noting that he would not have any front-office expertise within the league.
For what it is value, Clean might lean on Ryan’s “soccer IQ” if the previous quarterback does get the job.
“His EQ and IQ in relation to soccer is very excessive,” Clean mentioned. “I’ve recognized Matt personally since 2008, and his household, and he is an impressive particular person, nice neighborhood chief and sort of particular person we actually would need to think about in that place.”
Matt Ryan and John Harbaugh could possibly be a pleasant pairing for the Atlanta Falcons
One would assume that the Falcons might think about a head coach with expertise both manner, however going after a long-tenured coach like John Harbaugh can be one of the best transfer if Ryan does finally find yourself main the Falcons into the longer term.
Harbaugh was lately fired by the Baltimore Ravens after 18 largely profitable seasons, together with successful Tremendous Bowl XLVII. His message might have gotten a bit stale over the previous few years in Baltimore, however he is an skilled head coach, a trusted chief and he finally might find yourself as a Corridor of Famer when all is alleged and carried out.
The Falcons might mash the “vibes” of Ryan with the expertise of Harbaugh. From there, the overall supervisor simply has to exit and discover the proper gamers.
Clean did acknowledge that the Falcons can be enthusiastic about speaking to Harbaugh, however he would not know if the curiosity is mutual. He additionally acknowledged that the president of soccer can be over the overall supervisor and head coach, with solely himself as a direct report.
That would rub candidates the fallacious manner, particularly if Harbaugh is a type of candidates, however Ryan, or whoever finally ends up because the president of soccer, will not be meddling an excessive amount of within the day-to-day.
“Clearly, you’ve got nonetheless obtained to rent a fantastic coach, a fantastic normal supervisor, and the president of soccer won’t be doing their jobs for them in any respect, however might be holding them accountable and giving enter with steering, when crucial,” Clean mentioned.
It might work. Now let’s have a look at if Clean and the Falcons can put it collectively and pull it off.
