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Fri Jan 04, 2008 1:23 pm EST

Philly's Heckert will interview for GM job in Atlanta

By Joe Zedalis

Tom Heckert

Citing a team source, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported Philadelphia Eagles general manager Tom Heckert will interview for the Atlanta Falcons' GM job. The source said Heckert will fly to Atlanta on Sunday and interview with Falcons owner Arthur Blank on Monday.

Heckert, 40, has been with the Eagles since May 2001 and has held the GM title for the last two years. He received the GM title after the Minnesota Vikings tried to hire him as their GM the same year they hired former Eagles offensive coordinator Brad Childress to be their head coach.

Other candidates include: Green Bay personnel analyst John Schneider, Green Bay pro personnel director Reggie McKenzie, and Indianapolis assistant general manager Chris Polian, the son of Colts president Bill Polian and Kansas City's player personnel chief, Bill Kuharich, also is a candidate.

Source: Philadelphia InquirerNew Window

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  1. Zman
    1. Posted by Zman Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:25 pm EDT

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    Maybe he can take Reid with him to Atlanta.
  2. Nick E C
    2. Posted by Nick E C Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:25 pm EDT

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    Well why would people want him?
  3. firestormj47
    3. Posted by firestormj47 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:00 pm EDT

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    I'd go for Schottenheimer.The Falcons need stability right now and Marty is a proven winner......
  4. Who W
    4. Posted by Who W Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:57 pm EDT

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    Inida rules ......
    Why not Indians … India is a major upcoming power houses and Indians know how to turn around any business and run it successfully.
    See for yourselves, how many companies in Bay area are managed and operated by Indians.
    I would like to see my fellow Indian gurus to run the NFL teams.
    How about
    Guru Gajanan = one with elephant face
    Guru Gajaadhar = who can command an elephant
    Guru Gajkaran = ears of elephant
    Guru Gajpati = master of elephant, Ganesha
  5. loop
    5. Posted by loop Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:49 pm EDT

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    It may be a tad different running an NFL team compared to Dunkin Donuts and 7-11, arahkh. Get a grip..
  6. Eric P
    6. Posted by Eric P Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:05 pm EDT

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    If the Govt gave an Indian a free grant to be an NFL coach or GM like they do to open hotels and stores you can bet they would be in there.
  7. ILN NNA
    7. Posted by ILN NNA Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:29 pm EDT

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    Tax
  8. ILN NNA
    8. Posted by ILN NNA Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:29 pm EDT

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    I'll take the Eagles GM position. I can make them a dynasty.
  9. goBirds
    9. Posted by goBirds Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:53 pm EDT

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    As an Eagle fan, I am concerned that this is just a lateral move. Why would he want to jump ship from the Eagles to the Falcons? What is it that makes the FALCONS??? a better opportunity?
  10. bleediots
    10. Posted by bleediots Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:39 pm EDT

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    hahaha gurus and indians. that'd be funny. but they don't know jack about sports. how many indians in the 4 major sports combined? tj houshmanilly is the closest, and he's far from indian.
  11. Jaywest
    11. Posted by Jaywest Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:39 pm EDT

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    #9 as a long time eagles fan also, maybe heckert has even had his fill with andy's over zealous faithfullness towards certain players.
  12. FIGHTCLUB-PA
    12. Posted by FIGHTCLUB-PA Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:10 pm EDT

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    Ship em all out
  13. nep617mvp
    13. Posted by nep617mvp Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:13 pm EDT

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    What are his notable achievements?
  14. nep617mvp
    14. Posted by nep617mvp Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:13 pm EDT

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    #4 where is Inida?
  15. Chronron
    15. Posted by Chronron Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:27 pm EDT

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    #4 can I get a slurpee with that?
  16. DOG 06
    16. Posted by DOG 06 Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:43 pm EDT

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    Bye bye-take Andy with you- Lurie go out and get some people to help Westbrook-Instead of drafting people and have them sit----Like Tony Hunt??? and while your at it get rid of that dead weight 60 mil no return Kearse
    Hey #4 I will pay you Tuesday for a HAMBURGER today- Whimpy ha ha.

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