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Reports: Bill Belichick in town Friday for second interview with Falcons

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh set up for second interview; Mike Vrabel set for next week
Bill Belichick (right) and former Falcons coach Mike Smith during a combined Patriots-Falcons practice in Flowery Branch before the 2010 NFL season. (Photo by Curtis Compton/AJC file)

Credit: AJC file photo/Curtis Compton

Credit: AJC file photo/Curtis Compton

Bill Belichick (right) and former Falcons coach Mike Smith during a combined Patriots-Falcons practice in Flowery Branch before the 2010 NFL season. (Photo by Curtis Compton/AJC file)
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Jan 19, 2024

FLOWERY BRANCH — Former New England coach Bill Belichick is having his second interview with the Falcons on Friday, according to CBS Sports.

Owner Arthur Blank, CEO Rich McKay, president Greg Beadles and general manager Terry Fontenot will be part of that interview.

The Falcons would not confirm the interview. The team waits to announce completed interviews.

Belichick flew into town Thursday night on one of Blank’s private planes and they went to dinner, according to The Athletic. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh is scheduled for his second interview with the team next week, according to league-owned NFL media. Also, former Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel is set to interview next week, according to CBS Sports.

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