The NFL coaching carousel is spinning furiously, and it's the Atlanta Falcons making headlines once more as they gear up for a second interview with none other than six-time Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Belichick this weekend. As reported by the NFL Network, the Falcons have already sat down once with the formidable coach, who's looking for a fresh start after his storied tenure with the New England Patriots.

Hot off an abysmal 2023 season, Belichick parted ways with the Patriots, a split described as "amicable," and one that gives Atlanta a shot at the coaching heavyweight. Amidst the Falcons' extensive hunt for a new mastermind—to lift them out of a rut encompassing six losing seasons—Belichick's pedigree shines like a beacon of hope. The team has opened their doors to a roster of candidates, including big names such as Michigan Wolverines' Jim Harbaugh, Baltimore Ravens' defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, and Philadelphia Eagles' offensive coordinator Brian Johnson, as detailed in a report by Atlanta News First.

Indeed, Arthur Blank, the Falcons’ owner, isn't leaving any stones unturned—his one-on-one meeting with Belichick underscores the franchise’s determination to reel in a big fish. Other interviews have taken place with candidates from varied backgrounds, such as 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, as noted by FOX 5 Atlanta.

The gravity of this decision for the Falcons can't be overstated, their last brush with playoff football dates back to 2017—a woeful memory that fans and the front office alike are itching to erase. While Dallas Cowboys, another potential suitor for a coach of Belichick's stature, confirmed they're sticking with Mike McCarthy for the 2024 season; Atlanta remains in the fight for the coaching titan. "I believe this team is very close and capable of achieving our ultimate goals, and the best step forward, for us will be with Mike McCarthy as our head coach. There is great benefit to continuing the team's progress under Mike's leadership as our head coach," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said, as per FOX 5 Atlanta.

Though the air is thick with speculation and anticipation, the Falcons' clear intention signals a high-stakes move, as they double-down on their pursuit of coaching royalty. Remember, legendary former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski nearly spilled the beans when he teased his thoughts on "FOX NFL Sunday": "Don't expect coach Belichick to be done from here on out. He's coming back with [a] vengeance. And I've been hearing on the streets that the Atlanta Falcons are coming in hot for Coach Belichick."