""Arthur and I share very similar values of how to treat people," Stefanski said. "He will create an environment and an opportunity to win. And then Matt Ryan, I've known Matt a long time. I've known of Matt a very long time. I know what he's made of. I know what he's about. I know where he's from literally, but I also know what is important to him and what's important to Matt is winning.""
"Falcons' fans are just starting to get to know Stefanski, who brings a complicated résumé from the Cleveland Browns. Stefanski guided the Browns to their first playoff berth in 18 years back in 2020 and then took Cleveland to the postseason again in 2023 despite never getting high-level quarterback play. After both of those seasons, Stefanski was named the AP NFL Coach of the Year. But he also had an 8-26 record his final two years with the Browns and was fired after this past season."
Kevin Stefanski was introduced as the Atlanta Falcons head coach at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, wearing team colors. He said Atlanta was where he wanted to be and described a pull to the job and city. Stefanski cited shared values with owner Arthur Blank and a long connection with Matt Ryan, emphasizing a mutual focus on winning. Stefanski led the Cleveland Browns to playoff berths in 2020 and 2023 and earned AP NFL Coach of the Year twice. He also posted an 8-26 record in his final two Browns seasons and was fired after this past season. The Falcons moved on from Raheem Morris after consecutive 8-9 seasons.
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