Report: Falcons to hire Jags' Smith

ESPN is reporting that the Atlanta Falcons are expected to hire Jacksonville Jaguars defensive coordinator Mike Smith as head coach, perhaps as soon as this afternoon.

According to the report, Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier was believed to be the team's second choice.

The Falcons reportedly were interested in New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo but were unwilling to wait to until after Super Bowl XLII to interview him.

Frazier also interviewed for the Miami Dolphins' head-coaching job, which went to Dallas Cowboys assistant Tony Sparano.