"The Atlanta Falcons hired Kevin Stefanski as their new coach, the club announced on Saturday night. Stefanski, 43, had his second interview with the Falcons on Saturday at the team's facility in Georgia. The former Cleveland Browns coach is a two-time former NFL Coach of the Year. The Falcons fired coach Raheem Morris on Jan. 4 following back-to-back 8-9 seasons. Atlanta has not made the playoffs in eight seasons, the second-longest drought in the NFL."
""We're thrilled to land a lead-by-example leader in Kevin Stefanski who brings a clear vision for his staff, our team and a closely aligned focus on building this team on fundamentals, toughness and active collaboration with every area of the football operation," Ryan said in a statement. "Coach Stefanski is a team-first leader who puts a premium on accountability for everyone and a player-driven culture.""
Kevin Stefanski was hired as the Atlanta Falcons' head coach. Stefanski, 43, interviewed twice with the team and is a former Cleveland Browns coach and two-time NFL Coach of the Year. The Falcons fired Raheem Morris on Jan. 4 after consecutive 8-9 seasons and dismissed general manager Terry Fontenot the same day; the GM search remains ongoing. Atlanta has missed the playoffs for eight seasons and has not had a winning record since 2017. The team created a new president of football role filled by former quarterback Matt Ryan, who led coaching interviews and emphasized Stefanski's focus on fundamentals, toughness and accountability.
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