Steve Sarkisian has opened up about his surprising decision to leave Alabama to become the Falcons' offensive coordinator.

Sarkisian, who left Nick Saban's staff after only one game, told TMZ Sports that the job with the Falcons was just too good of an opportunity.

"It's crazy how the world works," Sarkisian told TMZ Sports. "It's a great opportunity and I'm just trying to take advantage of it."

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When asked what he was most excited about with the new gig, Sarkisian said, "Being with a good organization, being with a good head coach."

We can't be sure if that was an unintentional dig at Saban, but it certainly could be interpreted that way.