Falcons will face both of their former head coaches next season

The Falcons will be facing two former coaches next season.

In a somewhat surprising turn of events, the Coach of the Year carousel ended with former Falcons head coach Dan Quinn being hired in Washington.

Dallas to D.C.: The Chiefs have hired Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as their head coach, according to league sources. Quinn and Commander Adam Peters are the two men tasked with leading Washington into the future. pic.twitter.com/G9DUdspQPK

Many expected Ben Johnson to be the Chiefs’ next head coach, but when he decided to stay in Detroit as offensive coordinator, Washington turned to Quinn. This will be Quinn’s second head coaching gig and will give him the opportunity to take over his former team in the Atlanta Falcons. This means the club will have to deal with the last two managers next season. Earlier this week, Arthur Smith took over as offensive coordinator for the Steelers and will be headed to Atlanta in 2024. Despite not working with the Falcons, both the Steelers and Chiefs brought in great coaches. Arthur Smith hasn’t been given a fair shot at the quarterback position in Atlanta, and whether he’s a good coach or not, he’s a smart offensive player with a style of play that represents the type of team the Pittsburgh Steelers want. . Dan Quinn led the Falcons to the postseason twice, including their only Super Bowl appearance in 1998, and turned the Dallas Cowboys defense into one of the most respected units in the league. His experience and ability to connect with players will serve him well in Washington, which has plenty of cap space, a very good roster and the No. 2 in general.

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