Webnews: Pioli joins Falcons as assistant G.M.

[Coach]

By Mike Florio
In 2012 and 2013, Falcons G.M. Thomas Dimitroff had to rebound from the departures of director of player personnel Les Snead to the Rams and his successor, Dave Caldwell, to the Jaguars. This year, Dimitroff has gotten much better news. Director of player personnel Lionel Vital is remaining with the team after drawing interest from… Read more…

[matthewschiefs]

As long as Pioli isn't in charge of who the coach is he can really be of help to a team. Just not many coaches want to play for him when he's in charge. He's to set in his ways. But he won't be doing that with the Falcons so it's a good move for them IMO

[Eydugstr]

Think Atlanta is going to regret that one in the long run. His drafts were really mixed, and didn't reflect team needs. But it wouldn't be the drafts I'd be concerned with for Atlanta - It would be the problems down the road if Pioli decided he needed a bigger role in the organization.