"The longtime Harbaugh disciple-he was with John in Baltimore from 2017-2020 and has been with Jim at both Michigan and with the Chargers-is a hot name because of the strength of the defenses he coordinated both in college and now in the pros. Minter took a Chargers defense that was 28th in points allowed and 24th in yardage allowed in 2023 under Brandon Staley and got it to 1st and 11th in 2024 and 9th and 5th in 2025,"
"The knock on Minter, of course, is the same as Jeff Hafley, Evero, and Aden Durde: They're all defensive coordinators with fairly limited NFL experience in that role and no NFL head coaching experience. You have to take a shot on up-and-coming coaches at times, the way the Falcons did with Arthur Smith in 2021, but you have to make sure they're ready and have a smart pool of coordinators and position coaches to draw on."
Atlanta continues to expand its head-coach candidate list with multiple defensive-minded coaches under consideration. Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter is among teams requesting interviews, noted for prior work with John and Jim Harbaugh and strong defensive results. Minter improved the Chargers’ defense from poor 2023 rankings to top-10 performance in 2024–25, helping sustain playoff contention despite offensive inconsistency. Comparable defensive candidates include Jeff Hafley, Ejiro Evero, and Aden Durde, all of whom face scrutiny for limited NFL coordinator tenure and no head-coaching experience. The Falcons must vet readiness and supporting staff depth while aiming to hire swiftly for the offseason.
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