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Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:28 am EST

Atlanta close to naming Mularkey offensive coordinator

By Joe Zedalis

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The Atlanta Falcons neared an agreement with former Buffalo Bills head coach Mike Mularkey as offensive coordinator according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. An announcement could come as soon as Friday, according to a person within the organization.

Mularkey Miami's tight end coach last season. He also has coached with Tampa Bay and Pittsburgh, where he spent eight seasons from 1996 to 2003.

Mularkey's reputation fits new head coach Mike Smith's philosophy about run the football with authority to set up the vertical passing attack.

Source: At.anta Journal-ConstitutionNew Window

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  1. Mack D.
    1. Posted by Mack D. Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:45 pm EDT

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    pee-yew !
  2. Darren
    2. Posted by Darren Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:18 pm EDT

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    Sounds like a bunch of malarkey!
  3. Chris L
    3. Posted by Chris L Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:27 pm EDT

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    he did a good job in Pittsburgh, Being a head coach was just too much for him, I think its a great hire
  4. Sonuvatl
    4. Posted by Sonuvatl Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:33 pm EDT

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    A tight end coach on Miami none the less!!
  5. InlikeFlint
    5. Posted by InlikeFlint Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:37 pm EDT

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    If Mike and Mike are pro-run, I wouldn't be surprized if the owner is now looking to bring back third Mike.
  6. First L
    6. Posted by First L Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:38 pm EDT

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    Finally got a "Hot Suspect" in Atlanta HUH ? Heard They were hiring ,HA,Ha,Ha,Ha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  7. Jeff M
    7. Posted by Jeff M Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:37 pm EDT

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    don't you need an authoritative running back to run the ball with authority? Somehow I don't see this working with Warrick Dunn and Jerious Norwood.
  8. rightsaidfred
    8. Posted by rightsaidfred Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:38 pm EDT

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    It's a bunch of mularkey really.
  9. mhelotie
    9. Posted by mhelotie Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:17 pm EDT

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    Mularkey is a good guy... I think the naysayers will eat humble pie.
    His Dolphins scenario was that he was kept on as a coach in a system he didn't like/want/develop.
    I went to high school with Mike... If Atlanta gives him the reins, he'll do good. Trust me.
    As long as they don't just want another puppet coach.
  10. harleyw
    10. Posted by harleyw Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:16 pm EDT

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    This guy did nothing but move the Bills backwards, then didn't
    do a thing to improve Miami (1-15). He is on a downslide and
    everything he touches goes with him. LAME MOVE ARTHUR!
  11. Zilla
    11. Posted by Zilla Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:00 pm EDT

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    As a life long Bills fan - Mularky is a joke.
    No decisiveness
    No authority
    No Clue
  12. Danny
    12. Posted by Danny Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:35 pm EDT

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    We could have hired Vince Lombardi and some of you a$$es wouldn't be happy. We just brought in two guys with 40 years of NFL coaching experience, both with alot more winning in their background than losing. Vangorder will add another quality coach. Give it a rest already. I do agree that McKay is dead weight........cut him loose !
    I say bring on McFadden, a couple of huge tackles, and let's rumble!
  13. Robert
    13. Posted by Robert Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:11 pm EDT

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    how do you know your franchises are in trouble? when teams are hiring coordinators from a 1-15 team. both Raens and Falcons show how dsperate they are
  14. Dave H
    14. Posted by Dave H Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:42 pm EDT

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    I sure hope Atlanta reconsiders! I'm a Bills fan and he was absolutely terrible. Many of my friends live in Pittsburgh and the rumor there was if Buffalo didn't hire him as a head coach, he was going to be fired by Cowher. Well, we know how that turned out. If this is Mike Smith's first move as a head coach, they will be going nowhere fast.
  15. CE
    15. Posted by CE Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:18 pm EDT

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    Based on his successes in Buffalo and his contribution to Miami, how could they not want him?!?!? At this point he should be a towel boy if there was any sense to sports salaries.
  16. HELP my falcons
    16. Posted by HELP my falcons Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:01 pm EDT

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    Can someone please tell me what ever happened to DJ. shockley? What is his status?
  17. Budman
    17. Posted by Budman Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:52 pm EDT

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    How is it that people who are such failures at their jobs keep getting hired by others? He is a loser. Atlanta will be the laughing stock of the NFL for many years to come.
  18. Bear Mauler
    18. Posted by Bear Mauler Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:40 pm EDT

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    You've got to admire this team's committment to failure. How much longer will it be until they are kicked out of the NFL? Now even the Cardinals are better than us. Is it too soon to say "There's always next year" yet?
  19. arturs pirels
    19. Posted by arturs pirels Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:58 pm EDT

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    why do they keep promoting him or just giving him chances period?
  20. Shizzler
    20. Posted by Shizzler Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:59 pm EDT

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    Falcon fans .... you will have a 27th-32nd ranked offense with this guy in there, this guy is one of the worst play callers ever.
  21. Pete J
    21. Posted by Pete J Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:54 pm EDT

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    he should be worth only tight end money.....Good place for ol' mike to run and hide.
  22. matte
    22. Posted by matte Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:15 pm EDT

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    i think part of vick's sentence should be that he have to come back and run the ball behind that terrible offensive line....prison wouldn't seem so bad.
  23. pietro
    23. Posted by pietro Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:11 pm EDT

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    He's a sacrificial lamb.
    They will call it a rebuilding year.
  24. HELP my falcons
    24. Posted by HELP my falcons Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:01 pm EDT

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    LET US PRAY!!!!!!! Oh lord, please send us a quarterback that can at least escape his own shadow and throw the ball down the field. AMEN!!!!!
  25. Justin P
    25. Posted by Justin P Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:18 pm EDT

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    you never know, he could be with the right guys to make him successful, or it me just hoping the falcons will do good next year

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