Falcons have hired Mike Nolan as their new defensive coordinator.

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Per @JayGlazer, the #Falcons have hired Mike Nolan as their new defensive coordinator.

[The Franchise]

I thought they ran the 4-3?

[jd1020]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

I thought they ran the 4-3?

Hasn't Nolan run both?

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dimitroff>>>>>>>>Pioli

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

dimitroff>>>>>>>>Pioli

just DIAF

[MIAdragon]

Originally Posted by Laz

just DIAF

[Skyy God]

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Matty Ice>>>>>>>>Casshole

FYP.

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by Pittsie

FYP.

This.

Our D is now > their D.

The real difference has been more consistent receiving threats (but not by much), a better offensive line (again, theirs ain't exactly stellar) and of course, Matt Ryan. And I don't even like Matt Ryan that much.

I think the Falcons are going to be caught in this "Ooohhh... soooo close but not good enough" trap for a long, long, time.

[WhiteWhale]

Originally Posted by SNR

This.

Our D is now > their D.

The real difference has been more consistent receiving threats (but not by much), a better offensive line (again, theirs ain't exactly stellar) and of course, Matt Ryan. And I don't even like Matt Ryan that much.

I think the Falcons are going to be caught in this "Ooohhh... soooo close but not good enough" trap for a long, long, time.

That's because Matt Ryan turns into a different, and much shittier QB, in the playoffs.

They would be more successful if the guy could just play to his averages.

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by WhiteWhale

That's because Matt Ryan turns into a different, and much shittier QB, in the playoffs.

They would be more successful if the guy could just play to his averages.

I don't know if he turns into a different QB as much as he simply not that great of a QB. He's very good, but can't quite put the team on his shoulders and execute the right plays at the right time.

Let's be fair. Atlanta's defense doesn't do him any favors when he faces offenses like the Packers and Giants. Also, most defenses (at least in the NFC) are pretty damn good at shutting down the run. Therefore, it all depends on Matt Ryan, and he's simply not that kind of QB. Not yet, anyway. Who knows if he will be.

Atlanta's making a good move in hiring Nolan. They've got to get some better secondary players, though. Ryan's just getting out-gunned in the playoffs. Plain and simple.

[-King-]

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

dimitroff>>>>>>>>Pioli

I find it funny that your anti-Pioli stance started when he fired a coach who threw games.

[jd1020]

Originally Posted by -King-

I find it funny that you're anti-Pioli stance started when he fired a coach who threw games.

I get upset when I lose bets too.

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Originally Posted by -King-

I find it funny that your anti-Pioli stance started when he fired a coach who threw games.

Dimitroff shows the ability to be bold, and break away from his previous comfort zone, in the coaches he hires, and the way those searches are conducted. To date, Pioli hasn't, and that's why Dimitroff has done a far superior job to date in his tenure than Pioi has done in his. That can't even be debated. Hopefully Pioli can catch up, be bold this year in the draft and FA, and start disseminating info like a normal team about Coaching searches, etc.

[whoman69]

Shows how disorganized the Dolphins are. They were going to hold onto Nolan to see if the new coach wanted him. guess they couldn't do so any longer.

[seaofred]

Originally Posted by -King-

I find it funny that your anti-Pioli stance started when he fired a coach who threw games.

Has this been proved? What games did he throw?