Shift explains why Derrick Ansley’s lack of experience may put him at a disadvantage when it comes to potentially becoming the next Defensive Coordinator of the Atlanta Falcons.

The Atlanta Falcons have interviewed former Cincinnati Bengals assistant Lou Anarumo and Green Bay Packers passing game coordinator Derrick Ansley.

So far, the Falcons have interviewed or plan to interview five candidates for their defensive coordinator vacancy -- Wink Martindale, Lou Anarumo, Steve

The Falcons recently moved on from defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake after one season with the team. Just this week, the team has already interviewed former Ravens/Giants DC Wink Martindale, Jets interim HC Jeff Ulbrich, and former Bengals DC Lou Anarumo.

Pittsburgh secondary coach Grady Brown interviewed for the Falcons’ vacant defensive coordinator Friday. He became the fifth person to be interviewed by the Falcons since Jimmy Lake was fired Saturday.

The Atlanta Falcons have met with six candidates for their defensive coordinator vacancy, interviewing former NFL head coach Steve Wilks and Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Grady Brown on Friday.

But Carolina was still able to spoil any good vibes Atlanta could’ve taken into the offseason, as the Panthers won 44-38 on Miles Sanders’ walk-off, 1-yard touchdown. Bryce Young had one of his best days as a pro, accounting for five touchdowns in the ...

The Falcons completed an interview with Packers defensive passing game coordinator Derrick Ansley for their open defensive coordinator position, the organization announced Thursday.

The Atlanta Falcons interviewed Green Bay passing game coordinator Derrick Ansley and former Cincinnati assistant Lou Anarumo as they continue their search for a defensive coordinator.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' secondary coach is a candidate for the defensive coordinator job with the Atlanta Falcons.

Thus far, the Falcons have been connected to one name for their defensive coordinator opening. According to a report from NFL Network’s Colleen Wolfe, the team is set to interview former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo sometime this week.