NFL Coaching and GM Tracker: Atlanta Falcons to Interview Chicago Bears Assistant GM Ian Cunningham

NFL coaching and GM tracker: Atlanta Falcons to interview Chicago Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham

The NFL head coach and general manager hiring cycles went into full force this week. As of Tuesday evening there were two GM openings (Atlanta Falcons and Miami Dolphins) and seven head coach openings (Falcons, Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas Raiders, New York Giants and Tennessee Titans). Candidates will interview over the the next month. With their success under first-year coach Ben Johnson, the Chicago Bears a…

Matt Ryan Connection Could Result in Bears Losing Key Executive Figure

The Chicago Bears could soon see another key member of their front office depart, as league connections and timing align around assistant general manager Ian Cunningham and the Atlanta Falcons’ search for their next general manager.With former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan widely expected to take on a prominent leadership role in Atlanta’s football operations, Cunningham’s ties to Bears GM Ryan Poles may play a pivotal role in shaping Atlanta’s …

Falcons interested in Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham

Cunningham turned down the Cardinals’ GM job three years ago. He interviewed for the Titans job last year and was a finalist for the Jaguars job that opened late in the process.

Falcons request to interview Bears assistant GM

According to Tom Pelissero, the Falcons have requested to interview Bears assistant GM Ian Cunningham for their vacant general manager position. Cunningham has been in the running for several general manager positions in recent years, and with the Bears’ success this season, it’s no surprise he’s once again a hot candidate this time of year. Pelissero also notes that current Bears GM Ryan Poles played college football with Matt Ryan at Boston Co…