1. Lou Anarumo
Lou Anarumo was a head coaching candidate not too long ago. Now, he is looking for a new job after getting fired by the Cincinnati Bengals.
Anarumo's firing came as a surprise, considering his past success and the late-season turnaround he orchestrated for Cincy in 2024.
This should be Raheem Morris' first call. I wouldn't be surprised if Morris is looking for a candidate who has a long history of calling plays so he can get back to being the head coach rather than the defense's babysitter.
Jessie Bates III could be the biggest factor in bringing Anarumo to Atlanta. The two had great success together with the Bengals.
2. Robert Saleh
Robert Saleh may have been prematurely fired by the New York Jets. The Jets were a team looking for a fall guy, which resulted in the firing of the head coach.
Saleh has established himself as one of the best defensive minds in the NFL. He had so much success in San Francisco and his defenses in New York were far from the team's biggest issue.
Saleh will have interest elsewhere so it will take a strong recruiting pitch by Raheem Morris. If the Falcons can land the hard-nosed coach then their defense will be in great shape entering the 2025 season.
3. Jeff Ulbrich
Jeff Ulbrich took Robert Saleh's place as the New York Jets' head coach and, again, his defense wasn't the issue. Now, Ulbrich will also be looking for a new job as the Jets will look to hire from the outside.
Ulbrich has a history with the Atlanta Falcons and Raheem Morris. The two coaches split defensive playcalling duties before and after the end of the Dan Quinn era. They did a great job working together as the defense had a few great games.
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Jeff Ulbrich is easily the most sensical target. He has proven he can mesh with what the Falcons head coach wants to do helping to bring a seamless transition.