"On Wednesday, we learned that the Falcons put in for a flurry of interview requests with Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham, Texans assistant GM James Liipfert, and 49ers director of scouting and football operations Josh Williams. They join Steelers assistant GM Andy Weidl, who the team is already interviewing, as candidates for Atlanta's opening. There's a good group here."
"Cunningham should still be considered the favorite if he's allowed to interview for the gig, given that he'd come highly recommended from Ryan's friend and Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and that he's been instrumental in the Bears achieving the kind of stunning short-term turnaround the Falcons want for themselves. If all goes well, we should know who the new GM is within a week or so."
The Falcons requested interviews with Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham, Texans assistant GM James Liipfert, 49ers director of scouting and football operations Josh Williams, and Steelers assistant GM Andy Weidl. Each candidate brings college scouting experience and backgrounds with strong organizations: Cunningham worked with the Ravens and Eagles, Liipfert with the Patriots, Williams as a long-time 49er, and Weidl with the Eagles before the Steelers. Williams holds a different title and broader responsibilities, which may appeal to the Falcons given president of football Matt Ryan's inexperience. Cunningham is viewed as the likely favorite due to recommendations and his role in a Bears turnaround. A hiring decision may arrive within a week.
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