Having so far limited their search to current NFL assistants, the Falcons may be about to move outside the box and significantly raise the profile of candidates for their head coaching vacancy. Multiple sources told ESPN.com late Tuesday night that the Falcons are pursuing Pete Carroll for an interview. If Carroll agrees, and the logistics can be arranged, the USC coach could huddle with Atlanta owner Arthur Blank by the weekend. Carroll, who has previously been a head coach in the NFL with the Jets and Patriots, would certainly become the biggest name on the list of Atlanta candidates.