socalriseup 2,261 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Falcons have parted ways with tight ends coach Wade Harman, multiple sources tell me. Puzzling move since Harman very instrumental in development of Pro Bowl alternate Austin Hooper. Harman well-respected not only by Falcons players, but players he's... http://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=21-41051519-4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SLEVEN 460 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 I’d like an explanation from DQ on this move. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stray Dog THA GAWD 4,263 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Never heard of this F'er. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FalconsIn2012 35,705 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Our TE’s sucked *** blocking the wide zone rushing attempts. Sure miss Toilolo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jen 371 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 You know, I'm actually going to give credit for Hooper's development to Hooper. This guy knew he needed to go the extra mile and practiced with Matt in the offseason to get it done. I know nothing about Harman though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcons007 24,473 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 And Raheem Morris should be next. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SLEVEN 460 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Just seems valuable having a guy that’s worked with and coached the likes of Shannon Sharp, Todd Heap and Tony Gonzalez Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cole World 6,149 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, Jen said: You know, I'm actually going to give credit for Hooper's development to Hooper. This guy knew he needed to go the extra mile and practiced with Matt in the offseason to get it done. I know nothing about Harman though. Harman is actually a decent coach. He help develop Dennis Pitta into a pro bowler. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattyicefalcon 4,577 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Ok so now we can hire someone who can surgically manage clock for Dan Quinn. Great news! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FalconsIn2012 35,705 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 I want to see this man continue up the coaching ladder. Ulbrich has done a heck of a job with our linebackers not named Riley. Plus he is a tough SOB. But my favorite part about him: he is the reason Roquan Smith ended up at UGA Jeff Ulbrich, who was officially hired by the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, told Roquan Smith that he “declined the job offer” from the NFL team on the eve of last week’s signing day. Smith, the 4-star linebacker from Macon County, famously committed to UCLA over UGA in front of ESPN cameras last Wednesday, but held off from signing with the Bruins after reports surfaced later in the day that Ulbrich (then UCLA’s defensive coordinator) had accepted a job with the Falcons. Smith heard a different story from Ulbrich the night before. “Coach Ulbricht did say that Coach Dan Quinn(of the Atlanta Falcons) had called him the night before, but he had declined the job offer,” Smith told UGASports.com’s Jake Reuse on Wednesday. “I felt like Coach (Jim) Mora should have hit me up and said there’s potential that Coach Ulbrich may be leaving. Then, they tried to get me to go ahead and send the papers in, but I wasn’t doing it. They tried to get me to send them in at 8 in the morning.” Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FalconsIn2012 35,705 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, falcons007 said: And Raheem Morris should be next. He is the passing game coordinator. No way he is fired. Perhaps take him off the receivers and let him be Asst HC & Passing game Coordinator Edited January 1, 2019 by Falconsin2012 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socalriseup 2,261 Posted January 1, 2019 Author Share Posted January 1, 2019 1 minute ago, Falconsin2012 said: I want to see this man continue up the coaching ladder. Ulbrich has done a heck of a job with our linebackers not named Riley. Plus he is a tough SOB. But my favorite part about him: he is the reason Roquan Smith ended up at UGA Jeff Ulbrich, who was officially hired by the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, told Roquan Smith that he “declined the job offer” from the NFL team on the eve of last week’s signing day. Smith, the 4-star linebacker from Macon County, famously committed to UCLA over UGA in front of ESPN cameras last Wednesday, but held off from signing with the Bruins after reports surfaced later in the day that Ulbrich (then UCLA’s defensive coordinator) had accepted a job with the Falcons. Smith heard a different story from Ulbrich the night before. “Coach Ulbricht did say that Coach Dan Quinn(of the Atlanta Falcons) had called him the night before, but he had declined the job offer,” Smith told UGASports.com’s Jake Reuse on Wednesday. “I felt like Coach (Jim) Mora should have hit me up and said there’s potential that Coach Ulbrich may be leaving. Then, they tried to get me to go ahead and send the papers in, but I wasn’t doing it. They tried to get me to send them in at 8 in the morning.” Agreed I liked his hiring and hope we keep him around. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
k-train 8,911 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Maybe he got a call from one of the guys getting HC interviews & was offered a chance to join their staff... possibly with a promotion to OC for that team? Or he doesn’t expect to be retained when a new OC is named here, so he asked to be let go now so he has a better shot at landing a job elsewhere? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SLEVEN 460 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, Falconsin2012 said: I want to see this man continue up the coaching ladder. Ulbrich has done a heck of a job with our linebackers not named Riley. Plus he is a tough SOB. But my favorite part about him: he is the reason Roquan Smith ended up at UGA Jeff Ulbrich, who was officially hired by the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, told Roquan Smith that he “declined the job offer” from the NFL team on the eve of last week’s signing day. Smith, the 4-star linebacker from Macon County, famously committed to UCLA over UGA in front of ESPN cameras last Wednesday, but held off from signing with the Bruins after reports surfaced later in the day that Ulbrich (then UCLA’s defensive coordinator) had accepted a job with the Falcons. Smith heard a different story from Ulbrich the night before. “Coach Ulbricht did say that Coach Dan Quinn(of the Atlanta Falcons) had called him the night before, but he had declined the job offer,” Smith told UGASports.com’s Jake Reuse on Wednesday. “I felt like Coach (Jim) Mora should have hit me up and said there’s potential that Coach Ulbrich may be leaving. Then, they tried to get me to go ahead and send the papers in, but I wasn’t doing it. They tried to get me to send them in at 8 in the morning.” He seems to be in DQ’s ear A LOT whenever they show the sideline during games. I think he’s probably pretty valuable to Quinn. Doubt he’s going anywhere. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Don™ 4,861 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Could this be bc we know who we're hiring as the next OC and it's his decision? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FalconsIn2012 35,705 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Just now, SLEVEN said: He seems to be in DQ’s ear A LOT whenever they show the sideline during games. I think he’s probably pretty valuable to Quinn. Doubt he’s going anywhere. He’s not going anywhere. Just hope the FO takes care of him and Quinn promotes him soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SLEVEN 460 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, k-train said: Maybe he got a call from one of the guys getting HC interviews & was offered a chance to join their staff... possibly with a promotion to OC for that team? Or he doesn’t expect to be retained when a new OC is named here, so he asked to be let go now so he has a better shot at landing a job elsewhere? If he gets promoted he’s free to interview and leave when the job is offered to him. Would be weird to ask for a release before locking up another position. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan2Jones1989 287 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 I believe Harman was our assistant O-Line coach and got moved to TEs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
k-train 8,911 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Just now, SLEVEN said: If he gets promoted he’s free to interview and leave when the job is offered to him. Would be weird to ask for a release before locking up another position. Not really. That’s exactly what Koetter & Nolan did after we canned Smitty. They both knew a new HC would want to bring in their own guys so they both asked to be let go immediately. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SLEVEN 460 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 1 minute ago, Falconsin2012 said: He’s not going anywhere. Just hope the FO takes care of him and Quinn promotes him soon Ya I agree. He may get the title of DC since we won’t be making an outside hire with Quinn running defense At least, I assume that’s how they’re doing it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FalconsIn2012 35,705 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Just now, SLEVEN said: Ya I agree. He may get the title of DC since we won’t be making an outside hire with Quinn running defense At least, I assume that’s how they’re doing it. It’s actually what I’m hoping to hear. Let him learn directly under Quinn for 2 years. We know he is aggressive Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jesus 26,559 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Cleaning house on offense. Could be interesting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1989Fan 16,109 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 He is the one coach I felt did a good job. Hooper has progressed nicely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FalconFanSince1970 24,760 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 I was thinking we should fire every position coach except QB and TE. Looks like we're cleaning house. Can't wait to see what we end up with. Better be good or Quinn can go to the State Line. We need rest. Prove it year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falconfreek123 236 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Dey got te coaches tooo... What da... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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