FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons’ new head coach, Dan Quinn, says he’s looking to build a defense that plays “fast and physical” to go along with a balanced offense.
The former Seattle defensive coordinator was introduced as the team’s coach on Tuesday, just two days after the Seahawks lost to New England in the Super Bowl.
Quinn said he has hired Kyle Shanahan as offensive coordinator and Richard Smith as defensive coordinator. Quinn says he’ll play a prominent role in shaping the defense.
Defense was a big problem as the Falcons finished 6-10 in 2014 and 4-12 in 2013. The Falcons allowed the most total yards and most passing yards in the NFL in 2014.
The 44-year-old Quinn helped Seattle reach back-to-back Super Bowls. Seattle beat Denver in last year’s championship.
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