Falcons look to interview Lions COO Mike Disner for president of football job

"The news about all three of Atlanta's big searches-for head coach, for general manager, and for the new president of football-is coming in fast and furious just two days after they fired Raheem Morris, canned Terry Fontenot, and shuffled Rich McKay out of his CEO gig. While Matt Ryan is considered the heavy favorite for the PRESIDENT OF FOOTBALL job (I'm thinking of making it all caps full-time for emphasis), they are bringing in other candidates."

"The chief operating officer for the Detroit Lions, Disner has been in the NFL in some capacity since 2005, when he was an intern and then a scout with the Patriots. He's served as the director of football administration for the Cardinals and vice president of football administration for the Lions, too. Like Williams, Disner seems like a longshot because Ryan's involved in the search, but he's also an interesting candidate."

"In his current role, the Lions say he "assumes responsibilities across both the football and business management teams, overseeing the organization's football operations and football administration, as well as leading the Lions' strategy and revenue teams." That sounds like a role that bridges multiple functions, which fits with Arthur Blank's description of the role as overseeing football operations but also working with Greg Beadles on the business side in Atlanta."

Atlanta is conducting simultaneous searches for head coach, general manager, and a new president of football after firing Raheem Morris, dismissing Terry Fontenot, and moving Rich McKay out of the CEO role. Matt Ryan is the heavy favorite for the president of football position, but the Falcons have also considered 49ers director of scouting Josh Williams and Detroit Lions chief operating officer Mike Disner. Disner began in the NFL in 2005 with the Patriots and has held football administration roles with the Cardinals and Lions. Disner’s current Lions duties span football operations, administration, strategy, and revenue, aligning with Arthur Blank’s cross-functional vision, though Disner lacks extensive on-field scouting or playing background.

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