The Facts:
Falcons owner Arthur Blank has put a full-court press on Parcells to become the team's vice president of football operations, according to multiple sources. Parcells could accept or reject the job as early as Wednesday, the sources said, and he is giving it serious consideration. Parcells, an ESPN NFL analyst, also has had limited dialogue with the Dolphins about a similar role but the talks with the Falcons have been more urgent, a league source said.
Reported by ESPN.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
According to ESPN's Chris Mortensen, Parcells would not become Atlanta's new coach but sources say he would be authorized to hire the team's next coach, as well as re-organize the personnel department. He also could hire a new general manager if he and Blank agree that one is necessary. Blank has informed general manager Rich McKay that McKay will not return in the same role, even though the owner wants McKay to remain as the team's president, sources told Mortensen. If Parcells declines his offer, Blank still will hire a new GM or he could give personnel control to the new head coach. ... Stay tuned. More to come.
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