Bill Belichick 'top candidate' for Falcons head coaching job with 'more meetings to come': report

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Bill Belichick has wasted no time after his legendary tenure with the New England Patriots came to an end last week. 

After having his first interview with the Atlanta Falcons, the six-time Super Bowl champion flew into Atlanta last night on the private plane of Falcons owner Arthur Blank for a dinner, according to The Athletic. 

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Aaron Rodgers, #8 of the New York Jets, speak before a game at Gillette Stadium on January 7, 2024, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

Belichick is Atlanta’s "top candidate" with "more meetings to come," according to the report from The Athletic. 

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Belichick will meet for a second interview on Friday with Blank, CEO Rich McKay, president Greg Beadles and general manager Terry Fontenot, according to CBS. 

The Falcons parted ways with head coach Arthur Smith following his third season and a 7-10 season. 

Along with Belichick, Atlanta has interviewed Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh, Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan, San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and Ravens assistant head coach/defensive line coach Anthony Weaver.

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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick exits the field after the Patriots 27-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs at Gillette Stadium on December 17, 2023, in Foxborough, Massachusetts.  (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

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