The search for the next general manager of the Atlanta Falcons was extensive for a short period of time. After interviewing several candidates, the team narrowed its search to two finalists.
As first reported by The Athletic’s Jeff Schultz on Tuesday, the Falcons are approaching Terry Fontenot, GM vice president / assistant for the New Orleans Saints, and Brad Holmes, the director of college scouts for the Los Angeles Rams, for their GM opening.
Atlanta has not yet officially confirmed this report, however, reporter Kelsey Conway has covered for the team’s official website. Conway’s story, which was retweeted by Falcons’ Twitter account, does not mean that they ruled out all the other candidates.
On the other hand, it’s hard to imagine the team’s official website telling a story if it were just reckless speculation. If this report is true, it would mean that the Falcons eliminated former Houston Texans general manager Rick Smith from the dispute.
The team completed a second interview with Holmes over the weekend and met with two main coach candidates – Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense coordinator Todd Bowles – on Monday.