Falcons holding second interview with Texans OC Bobby Slowik

The Atlanta Falcons continue to explore all avenues in their search for a new head coach, hosting Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik for a second interview on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reported.

A few key second, in-person interviews today:
— Dan Quinn is with the #Seahawks.
— Bobby Slowik is with the #Falcons.
— Mike Vrabel is with the #Panthers.https://t.co/KwJSJEU5k7

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 25, 2024

Slowik, 36, was hired as the Texans offensive coordinator in 2023 after a six-year stint with the San Francisco 49ers. Houston’s offense helped the team make a surprise playoff appearance this season. Slowik was credited with his work with rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud.

Slowik joined the 49ers under Kyle Shanahan as a defensive quality control coach in 2017 and worked his way up to passing-game coordinator in 2022. The former Texans play-caller also spent time as an analyst at Pro Football Focus.

For those unfamiliar with Bobby Slowik, he comes from the Kyle Shanahan coaching tree.

Shanahan coached with Slowik in Washington alongside 3 other playoff coaches.

Shanahan, LaFluer, and McDaniel all had stints with the #Falcons before becoming successful head coaches. pic.twitter.com/0l4iPqNTgg

— Miles Garrett (@MilesGarrettTV) January 25, 2024

The Falcons have interviewed 14 total candidates for their head coach opening thus far. Raheem Morris, Ejiro Evero and Mike Vrabel have already been interviewed this week and the team is expected to hold additional in-person interviews with Lions coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn.