Falcons to interview former QB Ryan for president role; eager to talk to Harbaugh for ...

ATLANTA -- The Falcons will interview former franchise quarterback Matt Ryan, among others, for a new role entitled the “president of football,” owner Arthur Blank said Thursday at a news conference. The president of football position will be hired first, and Blank has interviews with several candidates in the next few days. Whomever gets hired as president of football will lead the interviews for the head coach and general manager candidates, Blank said. The Falcons fired head coach Raheem Morris and GM Terry Fontenot on Sunday night. One of those coaching candidates could be John Harbaugh, who was fired earlier this week by the Baltimore Ravens. “John has been one of the most successful...