Kevin Stefanski to Falcons: Grading the hire, impact on Penix
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Key Points:
- Matt Ryan has been named the Atlanta Falcons' new president of football and will lead the search for the team's head coach and general manager, with a focus on steady leadership and outstanding character rather than offensive or defensive specialization.
- The Falcons have targeted former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, a two-time NFL Coach of the Year known for his offensive acumen, to develop young quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and return the team to the playoffs after an eight-season drought.
- Stefanski was a top candidate for Atlanta after the team lost out on John Harbaugh, and the Falcons accelerated their coaching search once Ryan was hired, prioritizing the head coach position before filling the GM role.
- Stefanski's past success includes developing Baker Mayfield
