The Atlanta Falcons decision to part ways with director of player personnel Lionel Vital this weekend was part of the shakeup owner Arthur Blank cited in a statement announcing he would retain general manager Thomas Dimitroff.
Could the next move involve the hiring of former Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery to fill a role? It certainly seems like a possibility based on Emery's mysterious presence throughout this past season.
Emery, who was fired by the Bears following the 2014 campaign, made at least two cameo appearances with the Falcons in 2015. He walked off the field alongside the players and coaches after an Aug.