Terry Fontenot, the Falcons' general manager since 2021, faces growing scrutiny as the team has consistently ended each season with a 7-10 record and has not reached the playoffs. Owner Arthur Blank's recent comments indicate that while he didn’t express full confidence in Fontenot, he also stopped short of labeling the upcoming seasons as critical for his job security. Stability at key positions, especially the quarterback, is emphasized as vital for success, highlighting the challenges ahead for Fontenot, who is navigating a roster rebuild and looking for long-term sustainability amidst a shifting coaching strategy.
"Every year for everybody is a crucial year... the most successful teams in the National Football League... are teams that have long-term sustainability between their coaches and their general managers."
"Fontenot and head coach Arthur Smith were paired together in 2021, but their three-year run did not go according to plan... Atlanta went 7-10 every year during that stretch."
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