Brian Flores to Falcons? Atlanta Interview Request for Coach to Steelers

The Atlanta Falcons are turning to a high-profile defensive coordinator with a request to interview as they search to switch retiree Dean Pees.

The most recent pinpointed man? Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores

In line with a report from NFL insider Josina Anderson, the Falcons have submitted to the Pittsburgh Steelers a request to interview Flores, who served final season as a senior defensive assistant for Pittsburgh.

Flores has for the final two years been a notable title on the NFL Coach Carousel. Regardless of main the Dolphins to back-to-back profitable seasons in 2020 and 2021, Miami – amid controversy – fired Flores on the finish of the 2021 season. That firing led him to file a lawsuit towards the NFL and its groups, claiming racist hiring practices.

Flores is extremely considered a motivator of gamers however absolutely has his eye on a head teaching job if doable. However, head coach Arthur Smith is smart to take a shot right here.

In the meantime, the Falcons have requested to interview Saints defensive position coach and co-defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen for the coordinator job. Atlanta additionally put in a request to Denver on Ejiro Evero for a similar place in Atlanta, however the Broncos – as Evero is beneath contract as a coordinator – opted to disclaim the request. The crew reportedly additionally put in a request to interview Inexperienced Bay Packers prime assistant Jerry Grey.

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