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Michael Vick Named Offensive Coordinator of New Football League Team

Michael Vick Named Offensive Coordinator of New Football League Team The ex-Falcons’ quarterback was named to the position by Brad Childress, head coach of the Atlanta’s Alliance of American Football team. “I’ve always had a passion for teaching, a passion for coaching. When Brad called me about this opportunity, I felt like it was obviously something I couldn’t pass up.” Michael Vick Vick retired from the NFL in 2017 and coached very briefly as an intern with the Kansas City Chiefs last summer. The Virginia Tech product played for the Atlanta Falcons from 2001-08. Atlanta’s team will play their games at Georgia State Stadium and the new 10-week regular season starts in Feb. 2019.

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