The Falcons continue to be linked to different names as head coach Arthur Smith looks to fill out his staff. On Monday, it was reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport that Atlanta interviewed Frisman Jackson, the Carolina Panthers’ wide receivers coach, for the team’s offensive coordinator vacancy.
The #Falcons have interviewed #Panthers WRs coach
Frisman Jackson for their OC job under Arthur Smith, source said. Frisman, who also interviewed for Carolina’s QBs coach job, joins #Bears passing game coordinator Dave Ragone as top OC candidates in ATL.— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 18, 2021
Jackson spent time with the Titans as the receivers coach back in 2017 before joining Baylor in the same role for the next two years. In 2020, he joined Panthers head coach Matt Rhule’s staff and helped Carolina’s receivers have a productive season.
Two Panthers wideouts, Robby Anderson and D.J. Moore, went over 1,000 yards this year, and Curtis Samuel caught 77 balls for 851 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
The other two names being linked to the Falcons’ openings are former Titans and Ravens defensive coordinator, Dean Pees, and Bears passing game coordinator Dave Ragone.
