"While Kevin Stefanski has been hired and is busy building his staff, the Falcons general manager search has been a much quieter affair. We've all been waiting to see when they'll interview candidates like Bears assistant general manager Ian Cunningham, who interviewed for the president of football job that was inevitably going to Matt Ryan, but have not gotten much news."
"I've heard good things about Weidl as an evaluator of talent, but the most positive sign for Falcons fans might be the way Steelers fans reacted to this news, which was with something approaching doom. Weidl's background is in the draft, where the Falcons could always stand to be better, and he's been credited by Pittsburgh fans and observers for a recent string of strong classes for the Steelers."
"Atlanta has vowed to get general manager and head coach on board at the same time, but between the playoffs and the fact that Matt Ryan's position means any general manager will be viewed in the eyes of the league as an assistant GM and can be blocked for lateral moves, this process has gone a little more slowly than anticipated."
The Falcons' general manager search has proceeded quietly while Kevin Stefanski focuses on building his staff. The team scheduled an interview with Steelers assistant general manager Andy Weidl. Weidl is regarded as a strong evaluator of draft talent and has been credited with recent strong draft classes in Pittsburgh. He previously worked with the Eagles, Ravens, and Saints and played a role in Philadelphia's revival in the mid-to-late 2010s. Atlanta aims to hire a general manager and head coach together, but the playoffs and Matt Ryan's contractual situation have slowed the process. Weidl, Ian Cunningham, and 49ers executive Josh Williams appear on the shortlist.
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