re: Atlanta Falcons interested in Pete Carroll

I have a feeling that after the situation with Vick, and moreso the situation with Petrino, Blank is looking for a coach who tends to have a reputation as honest and stable. Carroll has stayed at USC for what, 7 years now I think, and I don't recall any serious flirtations with other jobs. Given what transpired with Petrino, that may be his biggest attraction in Blank's eyes.

That being said, I'm not really sold on Pete as an NFL coach. I know he lead the Pats to the playoffs a couple of times, but there is just something about him that makes me think he is more of a college football guy. Maybe it is because I get the impression of him as a good recruiter. Especially now that USC is a perrenial top 10/BCS team he has his pick of players and can just restock each year. Even with a team that consistantly wins in the NFL, you have to make the most of what you have because of cap rules.