New Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski could use Bijan Robinson to set up play-action, as he did with Dalvin Cook in Minnesota and Nick Chubb in Cleveland.

Under Jeff Ulbrich, Atlanta broke the franchise record for sacks last season and had several young defensive players blossom in their first or second years.

Also: The Hawks are still bad on defense without Trae Young, Matt LaFleur stays in Green Bay and Georgia men's basketball is No. 28 in adjusted efficency ratings.

Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich is expected to stay with the Falcons, while offensive line coach/run game coordinator Dwayne Ledford is expected to move on.

Kevin Stefanski had two playoff appearances in six seasons in Cleveland, while Atlanta has now gone eight seasons without a playoff berth.

Coaches interviewed included offensive and defense coordinators, plus former head coaches, before Falcons decided on former Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski.

Eight NFL teams — including the Atlanta Falcons — are searching for new head coaches.

NFL analysts applaud Atlanta’s head coaching decision and support the Falcons potentially keeping defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich.

Choosing Kevin Stefanski, who had a 45-56 record with the Browns, could be unpopular with Falcons fans.

Kevin Stefanski was recently fired by the Browns, yet history suggests the Falcons owner prefers hiring first-time head coaches.