The key factor the Falcons seem to be looking for in a quarterbacks coach is experience. After Bush Hamdan spent a single season in Atlanta fresh out of college—and Matt Ryan had a significantly worse season—Atlanta clearly wants to bring in a coach who knows the ropes and who may be able to help Steve Sarkisian out a bit in his second year as a coordinator. The list of candidates we’re seeing confirms that, and there’s one name in particular that stands out.
That name would be Darrell Bevell, who was just recently fired as the offensive coordinator of the Seattle Seahawks after a distinguished tenure.