Jeff Ulbrich
FILE - San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is shown during an NFL football game against Arizona Cardinals, in Santa Clara, Calif., in this Sept. 13, 2020, file photo. The search for a new coach continues for the New York Jets after they completed an in-person interview with San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, without apparently reaching a deal.(AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Saleh's Jets path shaped by 9/11: 'I'm supposed to be here'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 21, 2021 06:26 PM EST

Jets' Saleh hires Jeff Ulbrich as DC, Mike LaFleur as OC

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 21, 2021 04:31 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Saleh is taking a CEO-type approach to his new job as New York Jets head coach by overseeing the entire team and not just one area. ...

Atlanta Falcons fullback Keith Smith (40) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cameron Dantzler after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Falcons respond to Quinn firing with 40-23 win vs. Vikings

By Dave Campbell Oct. 18, 2020 04:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Falcons then-assistant head coach/passing game coordinator Raheem Morris watches from the sideline during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Atlanta Falcons have named defensive coordinator Raheem Morris interim head coach after firing Dan Quinn. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Morris says Falcons must learn to 'force our will' on teams

By Charles Odum Oct. 13, 2020 07:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2015, file photo, Atlanta Falcons assistant head coach Raheem Morris is shown before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in Tampa, Fla. The Atlanta Falcons have named defensive coordinator Raheem Morris interim head coach, Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, after firing Dan Quinn. Morris is in his sixth season with the Falcons and his first season as defensive coordinator. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Falcons name Raheem Morris interim replacement for Quinn

By Charles Odum Oct. 12, 2020 11:27 AM EDT

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson II (12) breaks away from Atlanta Falcons cornerbacks Blidi Wreh-Wilson for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons face Packers with five starters hurting on defense

By George Henry Oct. 02, 2020 05:03 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn, left, and general manager Thomas Dimitroff face the media during a news conference held by the NFL football team, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Quinn and Dimitroff were in the hot seat earlier this season after a poor start, but owner Arthur Blank made the decision to retain both of them last week. (John Amis/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons defensive assistants Henderson, Jones won't return

Jan. 02, 2020 10:58 AM EST

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, center, celebrates with quarterbacks Matt Ryan, left, and Matt Schaub (8) during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Falcons choose stability: Quinn, Dimitroff to remain in 2020

By Paul Newberry Dec. 27, 2019 09:10 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks during a news conference after loosing to the Baltimore Ravens in a NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Baltimore, Md. Ravens won 20-17. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Shanahan faces former team when 49ers host Falcons

By Josh Dubow Dec. 12, 2019 05:57 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks to his team during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Saints looking for NFC South threepeat against Falcons

By Charles Odum Nov. 27, 2019 12:32 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) looks to pass against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Tale of Two Seasons: Falcons turn it around after 1-7 start

By Paul Newberry Nov. 20, 2019 06:10 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks to members of the media following an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Quinn hesitant to call Falcons’ 2 straight wins a turnaround

By Charles Odum Nov. 18, 2019 05:39 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) is sacked by Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) and defensive tackle Shy Tuttle (99) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Falcons looking for consistency after ending 6-game skid

By Charles Odum Nov. 11, 2019 07:34 PM EST

Matt Ryan, quarterback de los Falcons de Atlanta, se sienta en la banca con una aparente lesión, durante el partido ante los Rams de Los Ángeles, el domingo 20 de octubre de 2019 (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Surging Saints, free-falling Falcons match up after byes

By Brett Martel Nov. 08, 2019 12:52 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Quinn tweaks Atlanta's coaching staff coming out of bye week

By George Henry Nov. 04, 2019 04:28 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) runs the ball past Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins (97) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Falcons face tough task in corralling Arizona's Murray

By John Marshall Oct. 10, 2019 06:03 PM EDT