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Originally Posted by blaise
I think the top candidate would be Jason Garrett. However, Arthur Blank was one of the main proponents of the NFL rule requiring NFL teams to interview minority candidates. When the Falcons hired Jim Mora Jr. I don't recall any minority candidates getting interviewed. Before Petrino was hired the Falcons interviewed Ron Rivera, but I think everyone knew Petrino was getting that job. Blank is going to have to make it known that he's giving serious consideration to a minority head coach. I'm not suggesting that he's obligated to hire someone because they are a minority, or that if a minority candidate gets the job they did so because they are a minority. I just think, given the racial climate in Atlanta right now due to the Mike Vick trial, Blank is going to need to do some PR- especially in light of the fact that he helped bring about the Rooney Rule. It's an interesting dynamic, to me.(I don't think the "fried chicken" remark will factor too much. From what I've heard most of the African American population in Atlanta did not perceive that as racist, and it's widely known there that Arthur Blank has a strong commitment to diversity in the workplace)
That being said- if it was me, the guy I'd want would be Jason Garrett.
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Garret may be in the mix but after this mess, I think he will be looking for a coach that has been through some tough times, hung in there and didn't quit. That being said, I also wouldn't be surprised to see Mike Singletery get an interview.