Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank gave a clue which direction he was leaning with general manager Thomas Dimitroff after his team lost to the New Orleans Saints in the season finale.
``They've had a great partnership this year, and I think that's a good reflection on both of them,'' Blank said, referring to the tandem of Dimitroff and head coach Dan Quinn.
So it wasn't shocking when Blank released a statement Friday saying the partnership with Quinn and Dimitroff would continue into the 2016 season, with Scott Pioili remaining on board to assist Dimitroff. The restructuring of the pro personnel and college scouting departments has already begun, although the specifics of those moves have yet to be announced.