Sources: Falcons want to interview USC's Carroll for head coaching vacancy

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Originally Posted by BDBohnzie

Actually, Atlanta would be a good fit for Carroll if he so chooses to go. He's an excellent talent scout, and with new management, he could bring in young talent to build the franchise back up. Not sure if his coaching style will re-translate to the NFL, but Atlanta would have nothing to lose in hiring Carroll.

No, but Carroll has almost everything to lose, and very little to gain.

His salary is estimated between $2-$3 million/year, he lives in SoCal, he's got the pick of the litter when it comes to high school talent, and USC is likely to be a top five contender for years to come.

Not to mention the job of a college coach is pretty damn cushy. Wine and dine the boosters, take home a fat paycheck, because the NCAA limits how much teams can practice.

Not so in the NFL. Yeah he might make a few extra million, but in exchange he'll work 18 hours/day, 360 days/year.