Football Atlanta Falcons interview two candidates for vacant GM position; one former Texans EVP by Mecca Lennon December 19, 2020 Atlanta Falcons begin their process for a new general manager. The Falcons interviewed Anthony Robinson and Rick Smith on Friday. We have interviewed Anthony Robinson and Rick Smith for the general manager position. https://t.co/uygakcAs0Q — Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) December 19, 2020 Robinson, second season with the Falcons’ director of college scouting and has worked for 13 season in the teams’ personnel department. He began his career in Atlanta as a scouting assistant for three seasons. Smith, former executive VP of football operation for the Houston Texans and also served as GM from 2006-17. Smith was a coach and director of player personnel for the Broncos eventually becoming GM of the Texans. The process began following the release of coach Dan Quinn and GM Thomas Dimitroff following loss to the Carolina Panthers on Oct.11 The Falcons fell to 0-5. The interviews were conducted virtually per the NFL COVID-19 protocols. Candidates can host in-person interviews if the team is eliminated form playoffs but until then interviews remain virtual. Post Views: 418 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Mecca Lennon Mecca Lennon has been a Journalist for In The Zone since August 2020. Mecca has experience in journalism and professional writing from experiences obtained in the classroom and through various leadership roles. Mecca has facilitated and assisted in campaigns to enhance social media presence and overall prestige in brands. A Public Relations student at William Paterson University, she aspires to work in a sports related role with an emphasis on the NFL. Latest posts by Mecca Lennon (see all) New Orleans Saints will Host 500 Vaccinated Workers at Divisional Round game - January 16, 2021 Green Bay Packers launch Give BIG Green Bay; 45 local nonprofits will participate - January 16, 2021 Baltimore Ravens Commit to Help Build New Playground with $500,000 Donation - January 16, 2021 Los Angeles Rams team up with LA Regional Food Bank to provide holiday meals for over 8,000 people amid COVID-19 - December 26, 2020 Related Topics#atlantafalcons#gm#houstontexansfalconsTexans Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 From Paramus High School to CBS Sports, Spero Dedes is making waves in sports broadcasting by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on October 27, 2020 Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics by Anthony Paradiso | posted on April 18, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 19, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 113: New York Post Columnist Phil Mushnick (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 29, 2021 More in Football You Know I’m Right, Episode 112: New York Jets’ Insider Brian Costello (Audio/Video) On the 112th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 111: New York Giants’ Insider John Schmeelk (Audio/Video) On the 111th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 107: New York Post’s Columnist Mike Vaccaro (Audio/Video) On the 107th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... Tea Time with Mel and Jay Ep. 8: Review of Netflix’s “7 Yards” Tea Time with Mel and Jay is a podcast where Melody and Jackie review... Weekly Taste: John Venezia’s best NFL Week 15 bets and tips From Inspired to Being an Inspiration: Sports Broadcaster & “The Morning Roast” Host Kate Scott (VIDEO)