Pete Carroll to the Falcons?

[All 4 the Bay]

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons are interested in Southern California coach Pete Carroll for their head coaching job.

A person familiar with the team's coaching situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the Falcons want to speak with Carroll, who is on vacation in Hawaii. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Falcons have not officially met with Carroll.



Pete Carroll is once again a target of an NFL coaching search.
Carroll spoke with USC sports information director Tim Tessalone on Wednesday and told Tessalone there are no developments worthy of comment.

"He reiterated that to me this morning on the phone," Tessalone said.

Last week, Carroll told reporters his name would be mentioned in speculation for NFL jobs. Carroll said then he wouldn't fuel speculation by making comments.

"There's nothing going on, no reason to even talk about it," Carroll said last week.

Carroll did not return a message left on his cell phone Wednesday.

Falcons owner Arthur Blank is looking for a coach for the second straight year. After firing Jim Mora a year ago, he hired Louisville coach Bobby Petrino. But Petrino lasted just 13 games before quitting to become the coach at Arkansas.

The Falcons finished 4-12, including a 1-2 mark with interim coach Emmitt Thomas, in a season overshadowed by quarterback Michael Vick's indictment, guilty plea and sentencing to 23 months in federal prison for his role in an interstate dogfighting conspiracy.

Atlanta, also currently looking for a general manager, might be willing to offer Carroll control of player personnel decisions. That could be enough enticement for Carroll to talk with Blank or other team officials.

Former general manager Rich McKay was offered a two-year extension to remain as president through 2010.

Philadelphia general manager Tom Heckert interviewed with team officials Monday.

The Falcons have interviewed at least three coaching candidates: Dallas offensive coordinator Jason Garrett and two assistant head coaches, Jim Caldwell of Indianapolis and Tony Sparano of the Cowboys.

The Falcons plan to interview Jaguars defensive coordinator Mike Smith and Tennessee defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz.

Carroll has experience in the NFL as a head coach and as an assistant in addition to his tremendous success at USC.

Carroll, 56, was 6-10 in as coach of the New York Jets in 1994. He was 28-23 with a division title and two playoff appearances as coach of the New England Patriots from 1997-99.

He is 76-14 with two national championships in seven seasons at USC following an 11-2 record and No. 3 ranking this season. The Trojans capped their season with a 49-17 rout of Illinois in the Rose Bowl.

Uh yeah I highly doubt he would take that job even if he has full control. USC is like fuckin PARADISE for Mr. Carroll.

Stupid speculations and rumors. Thats all it is.

 

[KOOL_AID]

he been there for a while now though might want a change, try rebuild atlanta

 

[All 4 the Bay]

Who in their right mind would want to rebuild Atlanta? they need a whole lot of work. He failed the first time so why would he want to inherit a shitty franchise that will take years to rebuild. Plus he also has to deal with the emotional distress of his players and their fans. He has a better opportunity to coach a ball club that's already solid.

 

[Fucky McFuckerson]

Are you kidding? Do you know how good Pete has it at USC? Why would he leave that? He aint goin no where...especially a shitty team like Atlanta.

Every year Pete is rumors to go to the NFL..and every year he is BACK at USC.

 

[All 4 the Bay]

^^^^^^^^^^that was referred to Kool Aid right?

 

[KOOL_AID]

Are you kidding? Do you know how good Pete has it at USC? Why would he leave that? He aint goin no where...especially a shitty team like Atlanta.

Every year Pete is rumors to go to the NFL..and every year he is BACK at USC.

i know he got it good, im not sayin he will or should but u never know he hasnt stayed anywhere for a long time i think he been at usc the longest out of everywhere else

 

[All 4 the Bay]

i know he got it good, im not sayin he will or should but u never know he hasnt stayed anywhere for a long time i think he been at usc the longest out of everywhere else

yeah he has all the money in the world and could possibly become a college head coach legend if he stays with USC. And some coaches can't make that transition into the NFL cuz they don't mesh well with grown men. In my eyes, Carroll has a kiddie like character/personality. He makes it fun for his players to be around and play for him.

 

[enserio]

@ALL4 - The thread title is hella misleading, and I know you know that by what you stated after the quote - so, maybe that was the title of the article when you found it?

At any rate, I wouldn't put it past Carroll to give the NFL a try - just not anytime soon, and not for the Falcons. It's not like he built USC himself from the ground up, he inherited a very good program. There's nothing about him that says he has experience building wrecked franchises.

Besides, there's been nothing he's said or done that indicates he's ready to leave SC.

 

[BAMMER]

I doubt he leaves,but it would'nt suprise me if he left.Pete is a competitor,and like any athlete(not a net-guru)he loves a challenge.The money is better in the NFL,and anything other then a National Championship at S.C. is yawned at.Not many coaches are content with auto-pilot.These guys want a challenge,not the same ole same ole.

 

[Fucky McFuckerson]

I doubt he leaves,but it would'nt suprise me if he left.Pete is a competitor,and like any athlete(not a net-guru)he loves a challenge.The money is better in the NFL,and anything other then a National Championship at S.C. is yawned at.Not many coaches are content with auto-pilot.These guys want a challenge,not the same ole same ole.

You and I BOTH know that if that were the case, Pete would have left the last 2 years to go to the NFL...i highly doubt Atlanta is that atractive.

If Pete didnt like where he was at, you would notice it. Pete is a GOD at USC...

 

[enserio]

Slightly related but on the USC sports blog of the LA Times, there is mention of an upcoming book on Reggie Bush which states he took more than $40K and SC knew.

IF, and that's a big if, SC gets sanctioned for money, games, titles, tv coverage, or most likely any combination - you may see Carroll looking towards the door.

 

[heyzel]

good luck to pete if he takes that atlanta job cause that the worse job in football

 

[drunkaholic707]

they said on espn that he is not gonna take the job

 

[All 4 the Bay]

Slightly related but on the USC sports blog of the LA Times, there is mention of an upcoming book on Reggie Bush which states he took more than $40K and SC knew.

IF, and that's a big if, SC gets sanctioned for money, games, titles, tv coverage, or most likely any combination - you may see Carroll looking towards the door.

Yeah for reals! USC would be super fucked!!!!! If this is true and Pete knew, I'd look at some options in the NFL. But then again he would demoralize himself by abandoning his program.

 

[Skizzy Ske]

Are you kidding? Do you know how good Pete has it at USC? Why would he leave that? He aint goin no where...especially a shitty team like Atlanta.

Every year Pete is rumors to go to the NFL..and every year he is BACK at USC.

ya i agree with that...

 

[phil]

bwahahahahaaa!!! pete carroll to the falcons? bwahahaaahaa!!!

yeah right. thats almost as absurd as looking at carrolls nfl coaching career and assuming he could do shit there anyways.

 

[MrDontGIVEaFUCK]

aint going nowhere

 

[All 4 the Bay]

bwahahahahaaa!!! pete carroll to the falcons? bwahahaaahaa!!!

yeah right. thats almost as absurd as looking at carrolls nfl coaching career and assuming he could do shit there anyways.

Petey is 32-31 in the NFL. He does have a winning record. lol.

He also took the Pats to the playoffs and is 1-2 during his career in the playoffs.

But I don't think anyone would want to inherit that club. It's like a broken/striped down car. Too many parts will need to be replaced.