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It would not surprise me if Dunta really is happy to have Nolan here. I think Robinson will play better than he did in zone.

Peters, Walker

______, ______

Babinaux, Jerry

Sidbury, Matthews

Nicholas, Adkins

Weatherspoon, Dent

Edwards, ______

Robinson, Walls

_______, Shillinger

Moore, _______

Franks,Owens, _______

I think Peters and Walker work at RDE in a 3-4 and allow you to switch to 4-3 with them at NT.

Babinaux and Jerrry might surprise as 3-4 LDE's and already play UT in 4-3

We dont have any true NT's but there will be opportunities to sign one maybe two and the draft will provide a chance for depth as well.

Biermann was made for the 3-4 IMO and should be re-signed. Hopefully Sid and Matthews can provide depth and Edwards can play OLB.

Spoon and Nicholas are great and good in coverage and both excel vs the run and can rush the passer. They would be good candidates inside for coverage responsibilities with Nicholas coming out in nickel. Adkins was supposed to be a good pass rusher in college maybe he finds a niche as a back up. Dent was a 3-4 ILB as a SR. He is better vs run than pass.

Dunta I think will be great. I am eager to see Franks, Owens and Walls develop. We need to add one or two more CB's maybe a vet and a rookie. Physicallity is the key.

Moore is all we have at safety. Shillinger is a ST'er. He is ok as a 4th S. We need a physical starter and we need a vet 3rd stringer that can play both spots. I want a hitter at FS that is smart in coverage. DeCoud is a solid wrap tackler which is taken for granted, but he is not intimidating and does not play smart in coverage. Dashon Goldson is the perfect fit but it is said that he will get about 9 mil annually which we can not afford. We may need to keep Sanders or DeCoud and hope to find a Goldson of our own in the draft.

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Nolan already said he is going to do the 4-3, but read Knight of God's post "Are you ready for Mike Nolan". He wrote up the best explanation on what Nolan will likely do with the Falcons based on his past.

I do agree Dunta will be better in Nolan's system.

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I don't know what the scheme will be but I trust Nolan will do what he says he believes and that is build his scheme around the players because we have some good pieces here but I can't see there being anyway this Kid stays on the bench in 2012. He has already shown promise in 2011 a has great size and north and south abilities to become a pick six machine. Ladies and gentleman meet #29 Darrin Walls. I would move him to FS at least if DFranks Takes over for Brent Grimes.

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I don't know what the scheme will be but I trust Nolan will do what he says he believes and that is build his scheme around the players because we have some good pieces here but I can't see there being anyway this Kid stays on the bench in 2012. He has already shown promise in 2011 a has great size and north and south abilities to become a pick six machine. Ladies and gentleman meet #29 Darrin Walls. I would move him to FS at least if DFranks Takes over for Brent Grimes.

I actually liked the little bit of DWalls that i saw this year and with decoud probably heading to free agency it may be worth a shot to move to FS with a full offseason to get adjusted. He just seems to have too much talent to ride the bench

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I actually liked the little bit of DWalls that i saw this year and with decoud probably heading to free agency it may be worth a shot to move to FS with a full offseason to get adjusted. He just seems to have too much talent to ride the bench

Did he have injury problems because he looks too good to have went undrafted

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I am excited about what Nolan brings to the table. I can't help but keep referring to his first interview after being hired.

He speaks a lot about how much he loves being a coordinator. He says he loves being out there, touching the players, teaching the players, and calling the plays. I am not an insider but I'm not confident that we got this kind of passion from BVG.

With such a hands on coaching approach, several of these young guys should blossom. With a coach like Nolan, perhaps you can save a few dollars and let a few pricy guys walk. It seems that he should be able to coach up a few of these guys.

I am also intriqued by the fact that he stems from that Baltimore Ravens coaching tree. Hopefully that translates into an instant improvement in our defense.

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I don't know what the scheme will be but I trust Nolan will do what he says he believes and that is build his scheme around the players because we have some good pieces here but I can't see there being anyway this Kid stays on the bench in 2012. He has already shown promise in 2011 a has great size and north and south abilities to become a pick six machine. Ladies and gentleman meet #29 Darrin Walls. I would move him to FS at least if DFranks Takes over for Brent Grimes.

Looks very good in these select clips. Seems to be in position to jump routs and has good hands. The key to our DB's sucess, as has been mentioned numerous times before, is a stout DL who can pressure

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Dunta will do better able to press and man up.
come on now dnt act like dunta didnt press or play man at all here.. he struggled in press a few to many times and he has been beatin in both man and zone...

Talk trash to unproductive WRs but get roughed up against good competition...

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come on now dnt act like dunta didnt press or play man at all here.. he struggled in press a few to many times and he has been beatin in both man and zone...

Talk trash to unproductive WRs but get roughed up against good competition...

THIS!

Everyone that keeps perpetuating the myth that Dunta is somehow a special talent stymied by a bad coordinator is deluded. The Falcons, LIKE EVERY NFL TEAM played both MAN AND ZONE. Dunta sucked at both. It sucks we overpaid for an inferior talent, but we did. Get over it. I'm hopeful he'll play better under Nolan...not likely though.

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come on now dnt act like dunta didnt press or play man at all here.. he struggled in press a few to many times and he has been beatin in both man and zone...

Talk trash to unproductive WRs but get roughed up against good competition...

Well, I hope that a press man rhythm will do it because I'm not so sure he's getting cut.

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Well, I hope that a press man rhythm will do it because I'm not so sure he's getting cut.

naw i def doubt he gets cut but im willing to bet if he has a year like the last two his azz is cut soon as the season is over... I honestly think dunta is still going to be the same.. i been saying this for a lil while now..

scheme has nothing to do with missing tackles, missed assignments,falling down, pi calls, or his salary lol so he has a lot to fix IMO...

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naw i def doubt he gets cut but im willing to bet if he has a year like the last two his azz is cut soon as the season is over... I honestly think dunta is still going to be the same.. i been saying this for a lil while now..

scheme has nothing to do with missing tackles, missed assignments,falling down, pi calls, or his salary lol so he has a lot to fix IMO...

I agree with most of what you said there. I'm just saying though....I HOPE he gets it together.

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I agree with most of what you said there. I'm just saying though....I HOPE he gets it together.

I agree with most of what you said there. I'm just saying though....I HOPE he gets it together.

well idk if i can hope hegets it together.. i kno thats harsh but his contract does effect a lot of other players that we might not be able to keep... But if he comes out and have a great year ill be happy he didnt make himself look like a complete thieft...
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well idk if i can hope hegets it together.. i kno thats harsh but his contract does effect a lot of other players that we might not be able to keep... But if he comes out and have a great year ill be happy he didnt make himself look like a complete thieft...

+1 for serious honesty. You know I like it best when folks just say the truth about it. I'm interested in knowing what kind of corner you like. Not necessarily name because I may have something for you just for fun, but more like just overall.

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