Thomas named interim coach
Atlanta Falcons12/12/2007 4:56 PM The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Emmitt Thomas, the Falcons secondary coach, will serve as interim head coach of the team for the final three games of the season. The move was announced at a press conference this afternoon. Earlier in the day, the scene at Falcons headquarters was quiet before team owner Arthur Blank and president and general manager Rich McKay addressed the media concerning the abrupt resignation of head coach Bobby Petrino last night. Read more