birdz4i Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 ByJAMES PARKS 14 hours ago The Atlanta Falcons came into the 2018 season on a short list of favorites expected to compete for the Super Bowl, but that all changed early on thanks to a string of injuries. Middle linebacker Deion Jones, strong safety Keanu Neal, and free safety Ricardo Allen were among the starting players on defense that were lost for the year. As a result, the Falcons defense suffered in nearly every major category. For that reason in part, the team parted ways with defensive coordinator Marquand Manuel, and head coach Dan Quinn announced he would assume the position himself going forward. What is he looking for in 2019? “We’re looking for real consistency,” Quinn said this offseason of what he wants to see on defense next season and beyond with the talent they already have on the roster. “There [were] definitely times during the 2017 season we improved as a defense. Then I thought [it felt like] when you take two steps forward one step back. I wanted to make sure if I could have an impact and an influence on the defense and really play to a style that was true to how I would like it to look I should be the one making the calls.” This past season, Atlanta ranked 28th in football in total defense, were one of nine teams to surrender over 4,000 total passing yards, ranked 25th overall in allowing 26.4 points per game, and allowed opposing teams to rush for 125 yards on average per game. In the 2017 campaign, the Falcons were ninth in total defense, allowed under 3,500 total passing yards, ranked eighth in the NFL surrendering just 19.7 points per game, and allowed opponents to rush for 104 yards per game. In his new role as defensive play caller, Quinn wants to see more speed and more physicality, on a level to match and exceed what their opponents show them on offense. “I love tough, hard nosed defensive play,” the coach said. “I think to be a championship caliber team, you better have an edge to you. The best defenses I’ve been a part of have had a good ball hawking mindset and if you can do that and eliminate explosive plays, you have a really good chance to do well.” Overall, the coach says he wants to see a different attitude on defense. “Let’s make sure we get nastier,” Quinn said. “It might be big and nasty, it might be fast and nasty. Let’s make sure there’s no doubt.” https://247sports.com/nfl/atlanta-falcons/Article/Atlanta-Falcons-defense-Dan-Quinn-nasty-133023266/ slick0ne, Da_Truth, Cole World and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Yea yea we know Quinn. NCFalconfan, Faithful Falcon, GeorgiaBoyz and 13 others 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GleasonForever! Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Wonder what it must feel like to be a fan of the Ravens, Steelers, and Vikings etc when they know every year it’s expected to be nasty and they don’t have to wonder why their head coach is still asking for it 5 years in. egoprime II, GeorgiaBoyz, mqg96 and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADAMSVILLE GYM Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Top 7 D Macintez and Falcons Fan MVP 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 K Monolith2001, Tribal Chief, MasterBateser and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Knight of God said: K Talk is cheap. Pacific_Falcon, Tim Mazetti, NCCooley and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconAge Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Did this article really just say that Dan Quinn fired Manuel because three starters got hurt??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons Fan MVP Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 4 hours ago, GleasonForever! said: Wonder what it must feel like to be a fan of the Ravens, Steelers, and Vikings etc when they know every year it’s expected to be nasty and they don’t have to wonder why their head coach is still asking for it 5 years in. We got some nasty already. Kazee and Neal. Deion Jones hit on Cam Newton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaJoe Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 6 hours ago, birdz4i said: “I love tough, hard nosed defensive play,” the coach said. “I think to be a championship caliber team, you better have an edge to you. The best defenses I’ve been a part of have had a good ball hawking mindset and if you can do that and eliminate explosive plays, you have a really good chance to do well.” Overall, the coach says he wants to see a different attitude on defense. “Let’s make sure we get nastier,” Quinn said. “It might be big and nasty, it might be fast and nasty. Let’s make sure there’s no doubt.” blah, blah, blah...... BLAH. Seriously Coach, quit talking about it. SHOW US. Chitown2ATL_Falcon, sdogg, StealthFalcon and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoddyWhite84 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 In before the pessimism starts gazoo and Andersen Fan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzummo Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 16 minutes ago, RoddyWhite84 said: In before the pessimism starts Sorry to break it to you, but you were too late. PokerSteve, Macintez, rounz and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runshoot Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 56 minutes ago, Vandy said: Talk is cheap. Amen! Vandy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff_Man Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 No our defense's first name ain't "baby", it's Janet...Miss Jackson if you're nasty. TalentedMrRidley, PokerSteve, Boise Falcon Fan and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runshoot Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 (edited) Wants nasty... signs DT with domestic violence conviction. Mission accomplished! Edited June 21, 2019 by runshoot slick0ne, PokerSteve and Vandy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 1 hour ago, RoddyWhite84 said: In before the pessimism starts Too late RoddyWhite84 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droopy1592 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Duff_Man said: No our defense's first name ain't "baby", it's Janet...Miss Jackson if you're nasty. As long as they don’t whip their pierced nipples out after a defensive score... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick0ne Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 18 minutes ago, droopy1592 said: As long as they don’t whip their pierced nipples out after a defensive score... Thought that was the first step to scoring ? VTCrunkler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droopy1592 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Just now, slick0ne said: Thought that was the first step to scoring ? No, that’s whipping her pierced nipples out before scoring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick0ne Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Just now, droopy1592 said: No, that’s whipping her pierced nipples out before scoring. My bad, thought we were still talking about Janet VTCrunkler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droopy1592 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 1 minute ago, slick0ne said: My bad, thought we were still talking about Janet She is a her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavvyFalcon89 Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 58 minutes ago, droopy1592 said: As long as they don’t whip their pierced nipples out after a defensive score... ......Ray Edwards would of had that covered....... rounz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capologist Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Not sure why there's so much negativity around DQ stating what his expectations are... TheFatboi, FalconsIn2012 and RoddyWhite84 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 1 minute ago, capologist said: Not sure why there's so much negativity around DQ stating what his expectations are... negativity or reactions to the same exact words he's preached since his arrival? Boise Falcon Fan and sdogg 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFatboi Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 58 minutes ago, ya_boi_j said: negativity or reactions to the same exact words he's preached since his arrival? Difference is HE’S running the defense. If you want something done right do it yourself. Then we’ve all seen what a defense he runs looks like. In Seattle and second half of 2016. Why wouldn’t I believe him when I’ve seen HIS work? Not Richard Smith’s or Marquand Manuel’s work. We all saw the difference between shanahan and sark. Why is that hard to believe about him. Especially since we’ve seen how the defense looks at his hand? I can give you all my equipment and teach you the way I make beats but you still won’t make them the way I do. And vice versa. You can teach me what you do for a living and give me the tools but I won’t be as good as you. That’s how I see Quinn. Want it done right do it yourself. ShadyRef, ATLskinjob, RoddyWhite84 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFatboi Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 4 hours ago, Vandy said: Talk is cheap. I believe him. Who else can get the defense to play the way he wants them to play better than him? He has a track record to go with him as well. Seattle and 2nd half of 2016. Seems to me he walks it like he talks it. ShadyRef, ATLSlobberKnockers and Xfactor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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