The Atlanta Falcons haven’t qualified for a postseason in over six years. In that time, they haven’t finished above .500, either. Even with three consecutive top-10 picks in recent years, the Falcons are somehow still mired in persistent mediocrity.
Owner Arthur Blank seems desperate to field a winner again. How desperate is he? He’s apparently willing to hire perhaps the most infamous tormentor in Falcons’ franchise history. (Not you, Desmond Ridder. Don’t worry.)
Bill Belichick.
On Monday night, the Falcons revealed they had officially interviewed Belichick for their head coach opening. If we set aside questions of fit for a second, this is unbelievably funny. Belichick is, of course, the architect of the worst loss the Falcons have ever suffered — a blown 25-point lead in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl 51.
Now they’re turning to him to right the ship? The NFL can be such an amazing comedic stand-up act sometimes.
We have interviewed Bill Belichick for our head coach opening
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) January 16, 2024
The irony of Belichick potentially coaching in Atlanta wasn’t lost on NFL fans, either. To say the Falcons have reached rock bottom would probably be an understatement.