Atlanta Falcons Next Head Coach Odds: Bill Belichick Given 25% Chance to Be Falcons Next Head Coach
Atlanta Falcons Next Head Coach Odds: Bill Belichick Given 25% Chance to Be Falcons Next Head Coach
Who will be the next head coach of the Atlanta Falcons? That's the question on the minds of all Falcons fans after the team fired head coach Arthur Smith on Monday. There's no real way to predict who will be the next head man for the Falcons, but sportsbooks have already begun pricing up Atlanta Falcons next head coach odds, giving us a sneak preview into how the search may play out.
So, who will the Falcons hire? According to the latest Atlanta Falcons next head coach odds, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is the favorite to land the job.
It's a bit of unfamiliar territory for both Belichick and the Patriots. Belichick was thought to have unlimited job security in New England, but it's been a bumpy ride ever since Hall of Famer Tom Brady left town. Now, it seems as though the Patriots may be willing to trade Belichick, or even fire him outright, opening the door for him to be the next head coach in Atlanta.
Sportsbooks seem to think there is a good chance that's the case as Atlanta Falcons next head coach odds have him as the favorite. However, there are some other big names on the list that certainly seem like good fits to take over as well.
So, let's take a look at the latest odds to see who will be the next head coach of the Atlanta Falcons.
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Atlanta Falcons Next Head Coach Odds
| Coach | Atlanta Falcons Next Head Coach Odds | Implied Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Belichick | +300 | 25% |
| Ben Johnson | +300 | 25% |
| Jim Harbaugh | +325 | 23.5% |
| Raheem Morris | +850 | 10.5% |
| Bobby Slowik | +850 | 10.5% |
| Eric Bieniemy | +900 | 10% |
Atlanta Falcons Next Head Coach
Bill Belichick (+300)
It's almost impossible to imagine Belichick coaching anywhere else besides New England, but according to the Atlanta Falcons next head coach odds, it's a real possibility that he ends up the Falcons next head coach. Belichick is under contract with the Patriots still, so in order for this to happen we'd need to see him traded or fired, but the second winningest coach in NFL history will likely be able to bring back some draft picks in a potential deal with the Falcons.
Belichick famously brought the Patriots back from a 28-3 deficit in Super Bowl LI to win in overtime, so I'm sure Falcons fans would have some mixed emotions about this potential hire. However, the potential to bring in the best coach in NFL history is one that you can't pass up. If the Pats decide to move on from Belichick, then Atlanta is as good of a potential landing spot as any for him.
Ben Johnson (+300)
Atlanta Falcons next head coach odds actually have Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson as the co-favorite, alongside Belichick, to land the job. Johnson, who is just 37 years old, is the latest young "offensive guru" to be tabbed as the next great NFL head coach. Johnson started in Detroit in 2019 as an offensive quality control coach. The next year, he was the tight ends coach and was elevated to passing game coordinator in 2021. For the last two seasons, Johnson has been the offensive coordinator in Detroit and has turned that offense into a well-oiled machine.
NFL teams are always looking for the next great young offensive mind in the NFL. The issue here is that if Atlanta is trying to make a quick move, they may have to wait to speak to Johnson. Detroit is the No. 3 seed in the NFC and is preparing for a long run in the playoffs. Meanwhile, guys like Belichick are ready to start talking shop immediately.
Jim Harbaugh (+325)
Jim Harbaugh is no stranger to NFL coaching rumors, so the fact that Atlanta Falcons next head coach odds have him as the third favorite is no real surprise. However, this year may be different than other for Harbaugh. If Michigan can with the CFP title game, as the odds have them favored to do, then will the former Michigan QB feel enough accomplishment to give the NFL another shot?
Atlanta Falcons next head coach odds certainly seem to think there is a good chance that Harbaugh ends up in Atlanta. The problem is the Atlanta job may not be as attractive as some of the other openings because they don't have their QB of the future in place. In LA, Justin Herbert is ready to go. Even Washington has a young gunslinger in Sam Howell, who put up massive numbers this year. But Atlanta has Desmond Ridder, who is clearly not the answer. Will Harbaugh turn down other more attractive offers to be the next head coach in Atlanta? I doubt it.
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