vdove0926 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 We all think we need some help on D and I believe that as well but there are a good number of guys that Nolan can help develope and fill our needs.DentSidAdkinsFranks OwensMatthewsJerryAt every level of the D we have a young guy that Nolan can work with. I want upgrades as well but i think when you bring in a guy like Nolan you can afford to see whay your young guns can do.I think the focus should/will be making the offense as good as it possibly can be and let Nolan sort things out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamPlayer1 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I am excited to have a proven DC like Nolan and I am willing to not pass judgement until Nov 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlGM Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I know we all eant a dominate defense but the offense is what we really need to take the next step Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HouseofEuphoria Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 We all think we need some help on D and I believe that as well but there are a good number of guys that Nolan can help develope and fill our needs.DentSidAdkinsFranksOwensMatthewsJerryAt every level of the D we have a young guy that Nolan can work with. I want upgrades as well but i think when you bring in a guy like Nolan you can afford to see whay your young guns can do.I think the focus should/will be making the offense as good as it possibly can be and let Nolan sort things out.I have doubts about the ones above in bold.Adkins i'm not too worried about. Good depth for now.Owens..tbh i see waaay more talent in Walls, but the dude has faced adversity with the Falcons and come out a stronger player.Jerry...here's where i see a big need to either upgrade or bring in serious talent to challenge for the starting role. Might use #55 pick here.I agree on seeing what our young guys can do...but i'm also ready to win now. We've seen what most of our young guys can do, and i think we need to infuse some real talent at a few of those positions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Falcon Jedi Knight Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 I am curious to see Nolan run a 4-3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwifalcon Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 I am curious to see Nolan run a 4-3Me to I really wonder what his plan is for the front 4 especially I gotta think we at least will need a NT to anchor both schemes.As mentioned above Jerry Walker Peters and Babs need to have productive years for this defense to be successful and with all off season TD and MS saying they want to get stouter both sides of the lines I to think alot of FA resource will be spent in these 2 area's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1989Fan Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 my ONLY worry about Nolan here is his defenses haven't been ranked too high (in the 20s) when running 4-3. His 3-4 defenses are his money makers.I dont know if it was personnel when running his 4-3's, but the results weren't there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Falcon Jedi Knight Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 my ONLY worry about Nolan here is his defenses haven't been ranked too high (in the 20s) when running 4-3. His 3-4 defenses are his money makers.I dont know if it was personnel when running his 4-3's, but the results weren't there.He hasnt run a 4-3 in 10 years, and offenses were very different back then. Maybe he can re-invent his 4-3 for this era of football. No one knows til we see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1989Fan Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 He hasnt run a 4-3 in 10 years, and offenses were very different back then. Maybe he can re-invent his 4-3 for this era of football. No one knows til we see it.indeed. I am not doubting the guy, just stating that his 3-4 have shown better results for him.I know they said 4-3 here, but part of me still wonders if that was offseason smoke, or if they are sticking to that. Then again, they did have meetings with Abraham's agent, so that sure is a sign of a 4-3 commitment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Falcon Jedi Knight Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 indeed. I am not doubting the guy, just stating that his 3-4 have shown better results for him.I know they said 4-3 here, but part of me still wonders if that was offseason smoke, or if they are sticking to that. Then again, they did have meetings with Abraham's agent, so that sure is a sign of a 4-3 commitment.The way this is a Passing League now, the Nickle-Defense is becoming a Base Defense. In fact, the Falcons run more Nickle Defense than their normal base 4-3 last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1989Fan Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 The way this is a Passing League now, the Nickle-Defense is becoming a Base Defense. In fact, the Falcons run more Nickle Defense than their normal base 4-3 last season.And yet they were still a top team in run D with the nickle being the prominent package. And people want Lofton gone..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vel Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 my ONLY worry about Nolan here is his defenses haven't been ranked too high (in the 20s) when running 4-3. His 3-4 defenses are his money makers.I dont know if it was personnel when running his 4-3's, but the results weren't there.If this defense could sniff the top 10 with BVG at the helm, I'd be willing to bet Nolan can at least replicate that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Radical Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 He hasnt run a 4-3 in 10 years, and offenses were very different back then. Maybe he can re-invent his 4-3 for this era of football. No one knows til we see it.He ran a 4-3 hybrid with the Ravens and some 4-3 with the 49ers when he was coaching them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Total Package Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 It is just nice to have a top flight, proven coordinator want to come to Atlanta instead of us always getting the castaways and mediocre. Excited to see what he can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdove0926 Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 I have doubts about the ones above in bold.Adkins i'm not too worried about. Good depth for now.Owens..tbh i see waaay more talent in Walls, but the dude has faced adversity with the Falcons and come out a stronger player.Jerry...here's where i see a big need to either upgrade or bring in serious talent to challenge for the starting role. Might use #55 pick here.I agree on seeing what our young guys can do...but i'm also ready to win now. We've seen what most of our young guys can do, and i think we need to infuse some real talent at a few of those positions.In the case of Adkins I don't know if he will ever be anything but when we go yo a hybrid defense and think about Adkins I think 4.43 40 and Nolan. Speed isn't everything but when you have a coach that knows how to use that speed then he becomes a threat.I think Owens will stick with this team for a while. We want more DBs on the field and Owens is a guy you can blitz with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebird310 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 In the case of Adkins I don't know if he will ever be anything but when we go yo a hybrid defense and think about Adkins I think 4.43 40 and Nolan.Speed isn't everything but when you have a coach that knows how to use that speed then he becomes a threat.I think Owens will stick with this team for a while. We want more DBs on the field and Owens is a guy you can blitz with.You know Adkins has it all except football instincts ....like he's real fast, but balls over here, Adkins is over there ...I mean if he dont get it soon, he never will ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaderMan Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Everywhere Nolan goes, he produces a top 10 defense. That being said the players I feel will benefit and prosper under him are:D RobSidburyFranks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebird310 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Everywhere Nolan goes, he produces a top 10 defense. That being said the players I feel will benefit and prosper under him are:D RobSidburyFranksEverywhere Nolan goes, he produces a top 10 defense. That being said the players I feel will benefit and prosper under him are:D RobSidburyFranksDont forget Spoon ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaderMan Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Nolan has a proven scheme and just look at his last team...Dolphins. I dont think they have more talent than us on defense, they just had superior coach/scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaderMan Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Im ready to see Nolan use our players to their strengths! It will be like night and day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaderMan Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Just one more thought......no more seeing our CBs playing 7 yards off WR! That used to make me sick to my stomach....Lets go Nolan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman88 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 No offense but the D has been getting shi*** long enough IMO....its time to see how good the D can be.. offense only nees to upgrade the line... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Me to I really wonder what his plan is for the front 4 especially I gotta think we at least will need a NT to anchor both schemes.As mentioned above Jerry Walker Peters and Babs need to have productive years for this defense to be successful and with all off season TD and MS saying they want to get stouter both sides of the lines I to think alot of FA resource will be spent in these 2 area's.It looks a lot like the 46 Bear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaderMan Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 i didnt mentin Spoon because he is the type that can produce regardless of lack of coaching/scheme. I do agree with you though, look for Spoon to take off! Man I will be happy when I can finally post a topic lol. I was on ESPN mesage boards and didnt like the format that we to. Im a Rookie as of now, Im on my way! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwifalcon Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 My only problem is proper difference makers especially upfront I question our talent level along the defensive front I don't see alot of talent there I see middle tier type guys outside of Babs who is questionable at this point and if he is fit he needs help.With no replacement for Abe looking likely and god only know's if they are going to upgrade at the Nose man I fear for the D-line and I'm especially interested what Nolan has inline for these guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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