TheAtlanta Falcons surely watchedSunday's NFC title game with all eyes glued onSeahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn.
Ian Rapoport reported on NFL Network'sNFL GameDay Morning that Seattle is expecting to lose Quinn to theFalcons, who have privately told people that their plan is to hire the talented play-caller as their next head coach.
Quinn will stage a second interview with Atlanta on Monday.Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin is also in the mix, but Rapoport was told that Quinn is the clear favorite to replace the firedMike Smith. Especially considering his pick of offensive coordinator.
Rapoport reported Sunday night that Kyle Shanahan will join Quinn to run an attack already gifted with a talented franchise passer inMatt Ryan and one of the league's most dazzling wideouts inJulio Jones. It's a nice upgrade for Shanahan from babysittingJohnny Manziel in Cleveland.Falcons fans, meanwhile, should be thrilled about landing this creative duo.
If and when Quinn bolts, Rapoport namedSeahawks defensive backs coach Kris Richard as a candidate to take over Seattle's coordinator spot in 2015.
It's not easy to wait around until after theSuper Bowl, but theFalcons aren't about to let Seattle's playoff run get in the way of their first choice.
The latestAround The NFL Podcastrecaps Championship Sunday, and breaks down theSeahawks' historic comeback against thePackers. Find moreAround The NFL content onNFL NOW.
