The Falcons' coaching search may be getting juicier.
Late Tuesday night, ESPN.com, citing multiple sources, reported that Falcons owner Arthur Blank is pursuing USC coach Pete Carroll.
If the Trojans' coach expresses interest, Carroll and Blank could meet this weekend, according to the story, which did not identify the sources.
A former head coach with the New York Jets and New England Patriots, Carroll, 56, is 76-14 in seven seasons at Southern Cal. He has been courted by numerous NFL teams, but has stuck with the Trojans.
According to the story, the Falcons "might be willing to grant Carroll far-reaching responsibilities." The Falcons on Tuesday said they were extending their simaltaneous searches for a new head coach and general manager.
Most of the coaches interviewed by the Falcons or those on the list of potential candidates have been NFL assistant coaches and coordinators.
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