13 potential targets for Atlanta Falcons’ head coach vacancy

The Atlanta Falcons acted swiftly following Sunday’s blowout loss to the New Orleans Saints, firing head coach Arthur Smith just hours after the game ended. Smith’s third consecutive 7-10 season proved to be the final nail in his coffin.

With a roster filled with talent on both sides of the ball and an owner desperate to win, will the team go after another up-and-coming coordinator or look to hire an experienced candidate?

Here’s a look at 13 potential options to fill the Falcons’ head-coaching vacancy.