Marc RaimondiJan 27, 2026, 01:19 PM ETCloseMarc Raimondi’s first year covering the Falcons was 2024, but it wasn’t his first year at ESPN. He joined the company in 2019 and was a top combat sports reporter. He also covered professional wrestling and wrote the book “Say Hello to the Bad Guys: How Pro Wrestling’s New World Order Changed America,” which was published by Simon & Schuster in 2025. Raimondi also worked for the New York Post and Newsday, beginning in 2009, covering high school and college sports, plus the NFL, NFL, MLB and NHL.Follow on X
ATLANTA — New Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski took the high road in response to Baker Mayfield’s incendiary recent X post.
Mayfield added in his post: “Can’t wait to see you twice a year, Coach.” The Bucs also recently hired Zac Robinson as offensive coordinator. Robinson was with the Falcons in the same role in 2024 and 2025.
Stefanski and the Falcons hired Tommy Rees to replace Robinson as offensive coordinator. Rees, a former Notre Dame quarterback, was in that position with the Browns last season.
On Tuesday, Stefanski said Rees, 33, would be the one calling plays. Stefanski started last season calling plays before relinquishing the job to Rees last November.
Falcons president of football Matt Ryan and Stefanski both said that they envision the team as one that runs the football and can stop the run. Stefanski said he has already spoken to All-Pro running back Bijan Robinson on the phone and complimented him as a player and human being.
“I think you see a player on tape that can get through progressions, can layer the ball, can push the ball to all areas of the field,” Stefanski said. “Obviously, was very productive in college, has had some really, really, really good moments here in the pros. So, I just see a young player that will continue to develop and continue to get better.”
CloseMarc Raimondi’s first year covering the Falcons was 2024, but it wasn’t his first year at ESPN. He joined the company in 2019 and was a top combat sports reporter. He also covered professional wrestling and wrote the book “Say Hello to the Bad Guys: How Pro Wrestling’s New World Order Changed America,” which was published by Simon & Schuster in 2025. Raimondi also worked for the New York Post and Newsday, beginning in 2009, covering high school and college sports, plus the NFL, NFL, MLB and NHL.Follow on X
Kevin Stefanski takes high road on Baker Mayfield’s social media post (0:23)New Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski voices his respect for Baker Mayfield after being asked about the Buccaneers quarterback’s social media post about him. (0:23)