JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jaguars have requested permission to interview Atlanta Falcons offensive co-ordinator Mike Mularkey about their head coaching vacancy.

A source requesting anonymity confirmed the move to The Associated Press on Monday. The NFL Network first reported the interview request.

The Jaguars fired coach Jack Del Rio in late November and put general manager Gene Smith in charge of the coaching search.

Mularkey went 14-18 in two seasons as head coach with Buffalo (2004-05). He has been Atlanta’s offensive co-ordinator since 2008, helping mentor quarterback Matt Ryan.

That could help his chances in Jacksonville, where the Jaguars are trying to get more out of rookie Blaine Gabbert.

Mularkey interviewed with Tennessee and Cleveland last season.