BOMBSHELL: John Harbaugh FIRED by Ravens! | Atlanta Falcons Ready for a BIG HIRE?
John Harbaugh hits the market after his stunning departure from the Baltimore Ravens. Are the Atlanta Falcons ready to land the NFL’s most sought-after head coach? Host Aaron Freeman explores Harbaugh’s proven track record, the Falcons’ pitch for organizational stability, and the fierce competition for his services. Will Atlanta’s head coaching vacancy become the league’s most coveted job, or does an uncertain quarterback situation drag them down the ranks?
Key discussions include Kirk Cousins’ strategic contract restructure, the financial implications for the Falcons, and the likelihood of a cut versus commitment scenario. Plus, Aaron Freeman breaks down Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham’s candidacy and why his data-driven background could be the perfect counterpoint to Terry Fontenot’s approach. Don’t miss critical analysis of Atlanta’s front office future and what these blockbuster moves mean for the Falcons’ rebuild.
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41 comments
I think atlanta needs to go get him
We should be looking at the following
Ravens OC – Todd Monken 59
Bills OC – Joe Brady, 36
Seahawks OC – Klint Kubiak, 38
Rams OC – Mike LaFleur, 38
Rams pass game coordinator –
Nate Scheelhaase, 35
Rams DC – Chris Shula, 39
We also need to find a way to get a QB
I'm gonna guess the 7th team who called Harbaugh is the Dolphins. If it's not… It should be.
Every team with a vacancy wants him, it's about where does he want to go.
Mr. Drew/Serious Black Thank you for thoroughly explaining the Kirk Cousins restructure. I've heard so many people say that the restructure means the Falcons are more likely to keep Cousins. Based on the details it seems less likely to me that they would keep them. The details are important and thank you for pointing them out and more importantly breaking them down so we can not only understand that Cousins is likely gone but also understand why. I have seen very little content that has even bothered to go that deep into the situation but a ton of content on why the restructure means the Falcons are planning to keep him… Which they clearly aren't.
I hope Harbaugh wants to come to the ATL…. we have no definite QB…
John Harbaugh will be the BROWNS coach. Ohio ties
No way Harbaugh takes a job with no QB and no first round pick lmao
yeaaaah my grey hairs started like that too lol
Yea aite. He will not pass on that Giants job. Dart Future >>> Penix and Cousins. 🤣🤣
Nah Kubiak
They should give him a blank check and a blank piece of paper to write all the things he wants and you give him all of it. He'd be the best HC we've had since Mike Smith.
We have a defense that needs fixing who’s better
Kubiak has also been invited for an interview both would be great pics
I think it’s going to be Matt Lafluer, we should be cheering Green Bay gets knocked out of the playoffs this weekend.
NO.NO.no. screw the Falcons
Real Talk… Here we go again, we are about to pick a coach before we get a GM. On the other hand, the Ravens connection sounds like a winner with Cunningham as the GM and Harbaugh as the coach.
We don't want a defensive-minded coach we want a offensive-minded coach we do not want John. We want Clint kubiak somebody that knows how to offensively scheme.
I love the line "release the hostage". Where can you get a Hall of Fame quality quarterback for 35 million per season? Kirk has played well enough to have the Falcons at 13-3 when the Falcons said you are the starter and he has been semi-healthy. 13-3 is nothing to sneeze at. Last year, before he was injured, Kirk had risen to 7th best odds to win the MVP and the team should have been 8-2. Koo missed 3 kicks against the Saints and the refs robbed us against the Chiefs. This year, after Kirk became the full time starter, the Falcons are 4-2 and if the receivers don't drop 3 straight first down throws against the Jets, they are 5-1. I think we can live with that. And that was with possibly the worst offensive coordinator in the league.
I said this awhile ago and Tomlinson, but Pittsburgh rarely fires coaches
John harbrough would be a dream coach
I bet the other team that called was tampa bay
Please God yes
Harbaugh has 64 4th quarter losses when leading going into the 4th quarter.
Dude said the gm doesnt restructure contracts. Absolutely false bullshit 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 dude stop it
Appreciate the info. Great pod
Does Kirk really give you the best chance to win? If you can keep him protected then fine but that’s not something that’s guaranteed. Any ounce of pressure on Kirk and the play is dead. Plus he limits your playbook.
I want a coach the players RESPECT & I don't know if Harbaugh is that type of person. Anyone can be a Friend but few can be a Leader.
Falcons better not miss this second Harbaugh opportunity as they did the first. Falcons interviewed Jim Harbaugh twice before they hired Raheem. But apparently Falcons did not want to pay the price to sway him away from his preferred Chargers job. They better not make that same mistake with John. The name Harbaugh is associated with football coaching excellence. It's a virtual no-brainer!
I think Kirk is staying bro. Who do we have? Penix is done
Man you really are the best falcons channel and it’s not even close,it’s a shame i haven’t found you sooner.
The items you’ve listed on the whiteboard accurately reflect the key priorities.
Please No. We need an offensive coach who is focused on determining if Michael Penix Jr. is a franchise quarterback.
The coach better make the playoffs his first year like a Raheem
I’d rather have Klint Kubiak than John Harbaugh.
I like the whiteboard list. But, a run-stuffing NT might be more important than anything other than the QB position. Stopping the run improves 3rd-down defense, increases sacks, helps the DBs…hell, it even helps the offense.
No Coach can change the falcons losing franchise! For over 6 decades mostly Losers! A reflection of poor ownership first the drunk Rankin Smith and now Mr. Dementia Arthur Blank!
Falcons need a football winner for an owner ! Tom Brady would be my choice
League-wide, the draft is a crapshoot? Agreed. But, aren't there some teams/GMs who consistently outperform the norm? Just like there must be a hose who consistently underperform…
He got fired from Baltimore for having the same issues over and over and would not fix them. My brother is a ravens fan so I've watched every game he has coached. Not a huge fan of his. He is ok but honestly more of Raheem Morris type coach. He has wasted Lamars prime years. Plays safe on defense and let's teams drive down the field at the end of games by playing safe. I would rather have the DC from Minnesota or Kubiak imo.
he's an outstanding professional coach. Level headed, even temperament and respected. Knows how to manage a game, motivate the team , iv always respected him. Oh brind Todd with him
Are we able to cut kirk and then bring him back? Im assuming no but idk