State of the Falcons: Running Back
The Falcons rushing game took a step back in 2012. Some of that was because the Falcons were more dedicated to the passing game under new offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter. The Falcons ran the ball 75 less times (or around 4.6 times less per game). The Falcons also decreased in yards per carry from 4.0 to 3.7.
Michael Turner took the biggest step back as he went from...
Michael Turner Likely Out In Atlanta
Hey Juan, isn’t that Slash?
It appears all but certain that “The Burner’ has played his last game as a Falcon. The 31 year old RB was practically phased out of pass attack style of Dirk Koetter and Falcons c ouldn’t hold back to back 17 point plus leads in their 2 playoff games.
Of course there is the business aspect of the NFL, as Atlanta owes Turner 5.5 Million in he...
Coordinators Nolan, Koetter giving Falcons balance
(Eds: APNewsNow. With AP Photos.) By GEORGE HENRY Associated Press Last year's playoff disappointment hit so hard that Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith needed to change his staff from the top.
It seems Smith made the right decisions when he hired Mike Nolan as defensive coordinator and Dirk Koetter to run his offense.
Atlanta earned the NFC's No. 1 playoff seed for the...
Nolan 'flattered' to interview with Eagles
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. Falcons defensive coordinator Mike Nolan said on Tuesday that he was "flattered" to have talked with the Philadelphia Eagles about their vacant head coaching position last week and praised the organization.
Also, Falcons director of player personnel Dave Caldwell was hired by Jacksonville as the Jaguars' new general manager. Caldwell's agent...
Nolan 'flattered' to interview with Eagles
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. Falcons defensive coordinator Mike Nolan said on Tuesday that he was "flattered" to have talked with the Philadelphia Eagles about their vacant head coaching position last week and praised the organization.
Also, Falcons director of player personnel Dave Caldwell was hired by Jacksonville as the Jaguars' new general manager. Caldwell's agent...
Philadelphia Eagles: Head coach hunt latest
The Philadelphia Eagles made their first significant moves on Wednesday to find their next head coach. Owner Jeffrey Lurie headed to Atlanta with GM Howie Roseman and President Don Smolenski to interview members of the Falcons coaching staff.
Atlanta offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter was offered an extension that he accepted, taking him off the interview market. But the Eagles brain...
Ryan excited that Koetter staying with Falcons
(Eds: APNewsNow. With AP Photos.) By GEORGE HENRY Associated Press Quarterback Matt Ryan is enjoying his best season in five years with the Atlanta Falcons.
So it's no wonder Ryan was delighted to hear that offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter won't be leaving to take a head coaching job with another NFL team.
Ryan has worked just one season with Koetter, who has signed a...
Eagles Will Interview Falcons Coordinators For HC Vacancy Tonight
Geoff Mosher of CSN Philadelphia passes along word that the Eagles brass are flying to Atlanta to meet with special team’s coordinator Keith Armstrong and defensive coordinator Mike Nolan tonight.
Philadelphia also had interest in offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter before he re-signed with the Falcons earlier today.
Owner Jeffery Lurie and Howie Roseman will be in attendance...
Dirk Koetter Out Of Head Coaching Hunt, Signed Extension
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NewsThere’s no use in the Eagles going to Atlanta to interview any of their coordinators because Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter has decided to take himself out of the prospective head coaching hunt. He’s going to stay put with the Falcons. Koetter signed a contract extension with the Falcons this morning.
So he...
Koetter signs extension to stay with Falcons
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. Quarterback Matt Ryan will avoid the fate of having three offensive coordinators in three seasons, as Dirk Koetter signed a contract extension to remain with the Falcons, according to a report by FOXSports.coms Alex Marvez.
Koetter reportedly interviewed on Tuesday for the vacant Kansas City Chiefs head coaching job and was scheduled to interview for open jobs...
Koetter signs extension to stay with Falcons
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. Quarterback Matt Ryan will avoid the fate of having three offensive coordinators in three seasons, as Dirk Koetter signed a contract extension to remain with the Falcons, according to a report by FOXSports.coms Alex Marvez.
Koetter reportedly interviewed on Tuesday for the vacant Kansas City Chiefs head coaching job and was scheduled to interview for open jobs...
Falcons OC Koetter to stay put
Dirk Koetter has decided to remain with the Atlanta Falcons as their offensive coordinator. The Falcons on Wednesday confirmed news media reports that Koetter would stay. Multiple outlets indicated that Koetter has signed a contract extension through next season. The news comes one day after Koetter met with the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday about their head-coaching job, which...
Falcons Re-Sign OC Dirk Koetter
Alex Marvez of Fox Sports reports that the Atlanta Falcons have re-signed OC Dirk Koetter to a two-year contract extension.
Koetter had already drawn interest from a number of NFL team’s in search of a new head coach. The Chiefs reportedly brought him in for an interview on Tuesday and the Browns and Eagles also showed interest in him.
Koetter is in a great situation as far...
NFL Rumors: Atlanta Falcons OC Dirk Koetter off NFL head coach market
Seven NFL teams fired their head coach on what is known as Black Monday. Several names have emerged as candidates to fill the coaching vacancies, but one of the hottest names rumored to be in line for a coaching position needs to be taken off the market, Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter. Koetter was visited by members of the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday and was...
Dirk Koetter, Atlanta Falcons Sign Contract Extension
Dirk Koetter is staying put.
Citing a team source, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports the Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator and head-coaching candidate has signed a contract extension with Atlanta. The Falcons later confirmed Koetter would remain with the team.
A source told FOXSports.com's Alex Marvez the extension runs through next season.
Koetter's name was...
Dirk Koetter signs extension with the Falcons
Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter has been mentioned as a possible head coaching candidate, but now it looks like he won’t be going anywhere.According to Alex Marvez FOXSports.com, the Falcons have signed Koetter to a two-year extension that will keep him in Atlanta until 2014.Falcons’ fans can now relax that Koetter is sticking around for a little longer. Need...
“The best opportunity in the league right now”
That’s what Joe Banner called the Cleveland Browns head coaching position, and that noise you hear is just Wahoo’s ghost laughing and firing up the soul grinder again.
Anyway, Ray Horton, Chip Kelly, Dirk Koetter, Bill O’Brien, Greg Roman and Mel Tucker all seem like fine candidates to us, assuming we’re operating under the constraints of a leadership team in Jimmy Haslam...
Dirk Koetter Is Eagles Target In Atlanta, Others Are Courtesy Interviews
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NewsI learned on Monday prior to the Jeffrey Lurie news conference that the Eagles have their eyes on Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koettter. They’re going to interview Falcons defensive coordinator Mike Nolan and special teams coordinator Keith Armstrong, but those are just courtesy interviews. There’s no way they...
Morning Muse: The search for Andy Reid’s successor is underway
It’s hard to believe that it was only Sunday that the 2012 regular season ended for the Philadelphia Eagles. Since then, Andy Reid has been ousted as head coach, Jeffrey Lurie has spoken and out put his full confidence behind GM Howie Roseman and the search for a new head coach has begun.
The Birds will interview three Atlanta Falcons coaches: offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter...
Koetter signs extension with Falcons
One of the NFL's hottest head coaching candidates has decided to stay put.
A source told FOXSports.com the Atlanta Falcons have signed offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter to a contract extension that will keep him off the market until the 2014 offseason.
Atlanta's offensive talent provided impetus for Koetter to stick with the Falcons. The chance to continue working with...
Report: Falcons’ Dirk Koetter is a candidate for four head coaching openings
According to Alex Marvez of FOXSports.com, Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter will be interviewed by four teams as a potential head coaching candidate.@foxsports.com has learned #Falcons OC Dirk Koetter set to interview this week 4 HC jobs with #Eagles, #Chiefs & #Browns. Story coming ASAP— Alex Marvez (@alexmarvez) December 31, 2012Koetter is in his first...
Falcons Offensive Coordinator Dirk Koetter Reportedly Eyeing Eagles, Browns, Chiefs
Dirk Koetter's name sits atop the list of NFL assistant coaches certain to draw interest as head-coaching vacancies pop up around the league.
Fox Sports.com's Alex Marvez reported Monday that the Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator will be busy during the team's playoff bye week after lining up interviews for the Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs and Cleveland...
Koetter draws interest from NFL teams
Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter has become a popular candidate for three head coaching vacancies.
A source told FOXSports.com that Koetter is set to interview this week with Kansas City, Philadelphia and Cleveland. All three squads made head coaching changes Monday with the respective firings of Romeo Crennel, Andy Reid and Pat Shurmur.
Koetter, 53, interviewed...
Report: Falcons OC Dirk Koetter Has 3 Interviews Already Lined Up
Alex Marvez Fox Sports reports that Falcons OC Dirk Koetter will interview with the Chiefs, Browns and Eagles regarding their head coach vacancies at some point this week.
It’s not surprising that NFL teams have interest in Koetter, but it is pretty amazing that he already has three interviews lined up and these jobs just became available a few hours ago.
The Falcons offense...
NFL Report: Browns to interview Dirk Koetter
From Fox Sports Senior NFL writer Alex Marvez-
@foxsports.com has learned #Falcons OC Dirk Koetter set to interview this week 4 HC jobs with #Eagles, #Chiefs & #Browns. Story coming ASAP
— Alex Marvez (@alexmarvez) December 31, 2012
Koetter was the offensive coordinator and Quarterbacks coach in Jacksonville before becoming the Falcons’ OC.
[Related: Browns will hire head...
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