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The Atlanta Falcons are reportedly considering promoting from within to take over the defensive coordinator post after reportedly parting ways with Richard Smith.
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Falcons Weighing In-House Defensive Staff Shakeups
Wednesday, Feb. 8
ESPN.com's Vaughn McClure reported Wednesday that secondary coach Marquand Manuel is in the running for the defensive coordinator job. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network added that linebackers coach Jeff Ulbrich is also in the running.
According to Sporting News (h/t ESPN.com), head coach Dan Quinn plans to either fire or reassign defensive coordinator Richard Smith.