reported that billionaire William Foley is in advanced

ATLANTA - With Rex Ryan no longer an option, three defensive co-ordinators, including Arizonas Todd Bowles, may lead the Atlanta Falcons coach search. The Falcons are expected to conduct second interviews with Bowles and Detroits Teryl Austin this week. The team must wait for a follow-up meeting with Seattle defensive co-ordinator Dan Quinn, who is off-limits this week as the Seahawks prepare for the NFC championship game. Ryan, the former Jets coach, accepted an offer to become Buffalos coach following his interview with the Falcons last week. The Bills announced Ryan as their new coach on Monday, one day after he reached an agreement with the team. That leaves the defensive co-ordinators as possible front-runners to replace fired coach Mike Smith. Detroit, Seattle and Arizona all ranked among the NFLs top eight teams in total defence this season. The Falcons also have interviewed New England offensive co-ordinator Josh McDaniels, Broncos offensive co-ordinator Adam Gase and former Bills coach Doug Marrone. If the Seahawks beat Green Bay on Sunday, Quinn may not be open for more talks with Atlanta until after the Feb. 1 Super Bowl. Bowles, 51, was Philadelphias defensive co-ordinator in 2012 before guiding the Cardinals defence the last two years. He previously worked as a defensive assistant with the Jets, Cleveland, Dallas and Miami. He was 2-1 as the Dolphins interim head coach in 2011. He played eight seasons in the NFL with Washington and San Francisco. Austin, 49, was Baltimores defensive co-ordinator for three years before being named Detroits defensive co-ordinator before the 2014 season. Lions coach Jim Caldwell says he Austin is ready to be a head coach despite having only one season as a co-ordinator. He has all of the qualities that youre looking for, Caldwell said last week. Caldwell said Austin has the technical knowledge and the emotional sort of connection with his players needed to be a head coach. McDaniels would add another layer to the Falcons Patriots connections. Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff was New Englands director of college scouting before he came to Atlanta in 2008. Scott Pioli, director of player personnel for the Patriots from 2000-08, was hired as Atlantas assistant general manager last year. Pioli was given new duties in pro and college scouting and the NFL draft last week as team owner Arthur Blank restructured the personnel department. Pioli will continue to report to Dimitroff. Dimitroff and the new coach will report separately to Blank. A possible wild-card candidate could emerge in Dallas. Cowboys coach Jason Garretts contract expired when Dallas lost to Green Bay in the playoffs on Sunday. He is free to talk with any team. 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The report in the New York Post suggested one potential deal would be to buy the Arizona Coyotes and relocating the team. The other scenario was getting a team through expansion. The Arizona Coyotes are absoolutely not relocating, Coyotes co-owner and CEO Anthony LeBlanc told the New York Post.dddddddddddd IceArizona is committed to our market and our fans. Earlier this month, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman suggested the league was open to expansion, including bringing a team to Las Vegas. Were going to continue to listen to expressions of interest, and thats gratifying that were getting them, but were not ready to go through a formal expansion project, he said. Foley is a 70-year-old businessman who made his fortune forming home title insurer Fidelity National Financial and consolidating the industry. He also owns 14 West Coast wineries. ' ' '