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Mike Nolan to run Falcons' defense

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The Atlanta Falcons have hired Mike Nolan as their defensive coordinator, the team announced Tuesday.

 

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Nolan, a 25-year coaching veteran, spent the last two seasons as the Miami Dolphins' defensive coordinator.

 

Nolan replaces Brian VanGorder, who left Atlanta and returned to the college ranks as Auburn's defensive coordinator.

 

On Sunday, Falcons coach Mike Smith hired former Jaguars offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter for the same position with Atlanta.

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Fucking awesome...really...this is someone we needed to turn around this defense. Time to switch us to the 3-4 :yep:

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New Falcons DC Mike Nolan plans to place an emphasis on the secondary in 2012, and potentially incorporate more nickel looks to defend against an increasingly pass-happy league.

"The future looks like it’s going to be five starting DBs if these quarterbacks keep doing what they’re doing," said Nolan. "I think the secondary is one of the most important areas today, more than it was 15-20 years ago. ... There are probably more good quarterbacks in the league than there’s ever been. ... It’s really important to have a good secondary." Nolan's comments indicate that the Falcons will prioritize re-signing free agent CB Brent Grimes.

Source: Atlanta Field Report

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Nolan's comments indicate that the Falcons will prioritize re-signing free agent CB Brent Grimes.

 

 

Shit. I was hoping he'd at the very least be out of the division.

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I saw a report a day after the hire that said they are staying in the 4-3. That isn't surprising. That defense is built for a 4-3 and Nolan has ran a 4-3 in the past.

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I don't see the Falcons running a 3-4. Not next season anyway. They don't have the personel to do it. Besides, he said he's not going to search and change players for the defense, he's going to make a defense to the strength of the players.

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Yeah, the 3-4 won't happen next year, but I'm fucking sick of us running the 4-3...but if he can make it work..I'll be alright. This guy knows his shit..and is lightyears ahead of Brian Fucking Van Gorder.

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