"It's essentially a gig that offers one opportunity, and GMs must make the most of it because the odds of getting a second shot are low. Typically, former GMs go back to being assistant GMs, scouting directors, or other mid-level scouts. The Falcons have themselves recruited quite a few former GMs over the past decade, including Scott Pioli, Ryan Pace, Phil Emery, and Ruston Webster, to bolster their front office."
"Do the Falcons need more experience within their revamped front office structure? Given the likelihood of an inexperienced, first-time GM joining the nascent Ryan in the Falcons' front office, the Falcons may seek to balance their decision-making triumvirate with an experienced head coach. That tracks given recent rumors that the Falcons may be targeting either former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh or his former AFC North counterpart, Kevin Stefanski."
Matt Ryan will serve as the Atlanta Falcons' new president of football and will guide the selection of a general manager and head coach. The incoming general manager is likely to be a first-time GM, reflecting a leaguewide trend away from "retread" GMs whose second stints often underperform. Former GMs frequently return to assistant or scouting roles when a second chance does not materialize. The Falcons have added several ex-GMs to their front office in recent years. The team may balance an inexperienced GM by hiring a seasoned head coach and adding an experienced scouting advisor.
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