Reports: Bill Belichick in town Friday for second interview with Falcons

FLOWERY BRANCH — Former New England coach Bill Belichick is having his second interview with the Falcons on Friday, according to CBS Sports.

Owner Arthur Blank, CEO Rich McKay, president Greg Beadles and general manager Terry Fontenot will be part of that interview.

The Falcons would not confirm the interview. The team waits to announce completed interviews.

Belichick flew into town Thursday night on one of Blank’s private planes and they went to dinner, according to The Athletic. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh is scheduled for his second interview with the team next week, according to league-owned NFL media. Also, former Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel is set to interview next week, according to CBS Sports.

Source: Bill Belichick will meet with the Atlanta Falcons for a second in-person interview today. Owner Arthur Blank, CEO Rich McKay, president Greg Beadles and GM Terry Fontenot will be part of that interview.
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) January 19, 2024

The Atlanta Falcons have Bill Belichick as their top candidate, flying him into Atlanta on one of Arthur Blank's private planes last night.
Dinner last night, more meetings to come, per multiple sources.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) January 19, 2024

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