This from Mike Garafolo:

The Falcons have requested permission to talk to Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo about their open head-coaching job. According to someone who has been informed of the Giants' reply, the team said no -- for now. The person, who requested anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the coaching search, said it's just a temporary "no" until the team is eliminated from the playoffs.

He goes on to say that Spags & Jason Garrett are on top of the team's wish list. Man, that would suck to lose guy after only one year. He's been a huge boost to a previously suspect coaching staff.