FALCON OWNER RELEASES TERSE STATEMENT ON TUNA MELT After he told the NEW YORK DAILY NEWS today that he didn’t think there would be “any major hangups” on accepting an offer from Falcons Owner Arthur Blank to take over Atlanta’s football operation, Bill Parcells has reversed field and is now considering an executive role with the Miami Dolphins.

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank’s statement today on getting played by Parcells: “Late last night it was revealed to the media by a source outside the Falcons that we were close to reaching an agreement with Bill Parcells to lead the club’s football operations.“Prior to the information becoming public, we had reached an agreement in principle with Parcells, and we met with him this morning to complete the contract. At that time, we were made aware by Parcells that he was considering a revised offer from the Miami Dolphins. He later informed us that he would not be signing a contract with us.”

On the bright side, that was the first good night’s sleep Blank has gotten since Mike Vick was indicted.