Falcons have first interview with Vikings' Frazier

ATLANTA - The Atlanta Falcons' search for a new head coach continued to focus on defensive assistants as Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier had his first interview with the team today.

Frazier's interview came one day after Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Mike Smith had his second meeting with the team.

Smith previously talked with Falcons owner Arthur Blank before Friday's first meeting with the team's new general manager, Thomas Dimitroff.

Frazier, contacted by The Associated Press after today's interview, wouldn't disclose details of the talks.

A league official who confirmed the interviews with Frazier and Smith says no further interviews are scheduled for tomorrow, when the Falcons likely will have great interest in the outcome of the N-F-C championship game between the New York Giants and Green Bay.

If the Giants lose, the Falcons may again seek an interview with New York defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. They were denied permission to interview him while the Giants are in the playoffs.

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