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Falcons offensive coordinator named future head coaching candidate
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In 2024, the Atlanta Falcons hired former Los Angeles Rams quarterbacks coach and passing-game coordinator Zac Robinson as their new offensive coordinator.
Falcons head coach Raheem Morris saw Robinson's potential while the two worked together in Los Angeles , and he made sure to bring the young assistant with him to Atlanta.
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After working with Super Bowl-winning quarterback Matthew Stafford on the Rams, Robinson got the chance to coach both Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr . last season with the Falcons.
The first-year offensive coordinator showed a ton of promise. Both wide receiver Drake London and running back Bijan Robinson had breakout seasons.
If he has another successful year as Atlanta's play-caller in 2025, Robinson may find himself with a head coaching gig. Pro Football Sports Network analyst Jacob Infante named Robinson as one of 32 future head coaching candidates in a new feature.
PFSN names Robinson future head coach candidate:
Like Arizona, the Atlanta Falcons started incredibly hot but cooled off as the 2024 season continued. Part of that was due to Zac Robinson's performance as their offensive play-caller. Robinson, 38, comes from the highly regarded Sean McVay tree, having been the Rams' passing game coordinator in 2022 and 2023 before his promotion in Atlanta. He has a big opportunity to become a strong head coaching candidate if the Falcons' passing game performs well with Michael Penix Jr. now under center. -- Jacob Infante, PFSN
While Cousins got off to a good start, his play fell off drastically after he suffered an injury during a Week 10 loss to the Saints. Penix eventually replaced the struggling veteran in Week 16 and played surprising well for a rookie.
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Atlanta's offense became more explosive the moment Penix entered the lineup, and Robinson deserves credit for having the young quarterback ready to play.
Plus, unlike during the three previous seasons under head coach Arthur Smith , the offense did a good job of utilizing the team's personnel. The Falcons offense should be among the NFL's top units this season.
Robinson's presence is a big reason for those expectations. With another good year under his belt, don't be surprised to see Robinson go the route of former Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan in 2026.
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Atlanta Falcons: Zac Robinson named future head coach candidate
