The announcement last month of Sarkisian as the Atlanta Falcons ' Offensive Coordinator came as a big surprise to some. The Falcons were keenly aware that they would have a big hole to fill with Kyle Shanahan's expected defection to helm the San Francisco 49ers .
The Atlanta Falcons' 28-3 lead at one point in Super Bowl LI probably led a lot of people to celebrate early. It made Falcons owner Arthur Blank venture down to the sidelines a little too early.
In this Dec. 18, 2016, file photo, Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan walks on the turf before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Atlanta. In this Dec. 18, 2016, file photo, Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan walks on the turf before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Atlanta.
Dan Quinn said the Falcons wouldn't play Future for Saturday's playoff game against the Seahawks . The Georgia Dome DJ said, " Hold up , I make all Future-related decisions around here."