The Atlanta Falcons continue to knock out interviews for their general manager and head-coaching vacancies. After confirming that the team interviewed Panthers offensive coordinator Joe Brady on Wednesday, the Falcons will talk to another NFC offensive coordinator on Thursday.
According to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Atlanta will a virtual interview Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett today.
The #Falcons are doing a virtual interview with #Packers OC Nathaniel Hackett today, per me and @PSchrags. A big part of GB’s offensive machine, this is Hackett’s first HC interview this cycle.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 7, 2021
Hackett, 41, coached as an offensive assistant at Stanford and Syracuse, before eventually landing with the Jacksonville Jaguars as the quarterbacks coach in 2015. He was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2016 and held that position for three seasons before joining Green Bay’s staff in 2019.
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers recently praised Hackett for helping get the franchise back on track. “Hack has been a really important part of our culture change and a part of our success on offense,” said Rodgers. “I love him — hope he doesn’t go anywhere.”
Recently, #Packers QB Aaron Rodgers praised Nathaniel Hackett for the job he’s done and the joy he brings Rodgers. "Hack has been a really important part of our culture change and a part of our success on offense. I love him. Hope he doesn’t go anywhere. Unless I do.” https://t.co/TRztxcDxWg
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 7, 2021
Stay tuned for more Falcons coaching updates as the week unfolds.
