"It seems like the Falcons have an idea of who they want to hire. So, at this point, it feels like all Atlanta has to do is lock in and stick the landing with their preferred candidate. Of course, this franchise doesn't have a great history when it comes to wrapping things up in a tidy manner on the football field."
"Ian Cunningham's involvement in this search has me with mixed feelings. On the one hand, I like that a Bears front office member has garnered enough respect to find themselves as a finalist for a promotion. At a human level, I like seeing people succeed and move up the ladder. But on the other hand, I don't love the idea of GM Ryan Poles losing a trusted member of"
The Atlanta Falcons are moving toward hiring a new general manager and are conducting multiple interviews, including a second in-person meeting with Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham. Cunningham previously was a finalist for Atlanta's president of football role that ultimately went to Matt Ryan. The Falcons will also interview Houston Texans assistant GM James Liipfert again, suggesting both Cunningham and Liipfert are finalists. The organization appears to have narrowed its candidate pool and is positioned to choose a preferred candidate. The potential departure of Cunningham raises concerns about Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles losing a trusted staff member.
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