The scramble for a spot on ABC's 'The View" now includes a name with a direct Atlanta tie: retired Falcon great Tony Gonzalez's wife October Gonzalez.

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 26: TV personality Lauren Sanchez arrives at the 2012 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Graydon Carter at Sunset Tower on February 26, 2012 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images) Gonzalez's ex Lauren Sanchez. CREDIT: Getty images

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And TMZ says his ex girlfriend and baby mama Lauren Sanchez is in the running as well. Both were in New York City yesterday at "View" studios, according to TMZ. Sanchez, a host on "Good Day L.A.," guest hosted last week.

Tony, 38, was a tight end who retired last year after five seasons with the Falcons and 12 seasons prior to that with the Kansas City Chiefs, wrapping what many consider a Hall of Fame career.

Tony is a CBS pre-game analyst and recently filmed a guest role on "NCIS."

Channel 2 Action News anchor Erin Coleman interviewed October before her husband's final season:

With Barbara Walters retired and both Sherri Shepherd and Jenny McCarthy out, "The View" has two spots open. (The third is filled by Rosie O'Donnell.)