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Defensive Coordinator Speculation Thread

The Falcons and Saints are chasing Steve Spagnuolo. Apparently, there's talk on 790 that the Falcons have their guy already. Candidate names are flying like crazy.

Use this as your all-purpose speculation thread for the afternoon and evening hours. Hopefully we'll have an announcement tomorrow.

Get excited, everyone.

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Better be Spags

What did 790 say and who is that guy? This curiosity is killing me….

by Falcons023 on Jan 16, 2012 4:09 PM EST reply actions  

I was listening

and Dave Archer said he the DC was chosen and we could here about it tommorow. I hope this is not all hearsay and rumors so I am staying kind of guarded about it.

by Brog on Jan 16, 2012 5:02 PM EST up reply actions  

I think it's probably Dave Choate.

He seems to know what he’s talking half of the time.

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by Va Falcon 88 on Jan 16, 2012 4:10 PM EST reply actions  

idk..

Dave Choate seems to drink the kool-aide a bit much. It’s probably FrozenFinger. He’s got that “if you ain’t first, you’re last” attitude.

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by falconnuke on Jan 16, 2012 4:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Well...

:(

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by Dave Choate on Jan 16, 2012 4:14 PM EST up reply actions  

All in good jest

You always have excellent insight to provide and run a great web site.

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by falconnuke on Jan 16, 2012 4:15 PM EST up reply actions  

Thank you kindly

I will say that I would be a terrible, terrible coach. Just awful.

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by Dave Choate on Jan 16, 2012 4:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Well I didn't want to say that...

but I agree if instead of just saying you, you included almost everyone who posts here.

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by falconnuke on Jan 16, 2012 4:25 PM EST up reply actions  

More or less

I like to think I’d be a slightly better GM, but I did prefer Dorsey over Ryan…

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by Dave Choate on Jan 16, 2012 4:28 PM EST up reply actions  

I Did Too

but thats because when ever i think of a qb going top 3 its david carr, joey harrington, akilie smith…

by Nedk23 on Jan 16, 2012 4:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Agreed

top QB is always a crapshoot (unless it’s one of those super-duper incredibly rare players), and in theory a top 3 drafted DT is a player you can just pencil in for a decade as a pro-bowler.

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by falconnuke on Jan 16, 2012 4:32 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah Im Glad

we took matty its too bad glen didnt turn into what he was projected to be, maybe he still can who knows

by Nedk23 on Jan 16, 2012 4:41 PM EST up reply actions  

Definitely

I wanted us to draft Dorsey and trade up to get Flacco. Wtf was I smokin?

by FLA_Falcon on Jan 16, 2012 4:45 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

of course you would have been in the room during Matty's interview

and that was what swayed them apparently. I wasn’t sure about the pick but it sure turned out to be the right one.

by drmondo667 on Jan 16, 2012 7:45 PM EST up reply actions  

That's outrageous

I’m much closer to 51%.

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by Dave Choate on Jan 16, 2012 4:28 PM EST up reply actions  

what other names are they saying?

Hoping its spags but who knows what our fo will do

by ocfalcon on Jan 16, 2012 4:13 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

For the record, my money's on Nolan

But that’s reading the tea leaves.

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by Dave Choate on Jan 16, 2012 4:13 PM EST reply actions  

As long as we get him or Spags im happy.

Nolan works miracles with Defs…in any scheme.

by Bigru3 on Jan 16, 2012 4:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Sounded like

Archer was hinting at Nolan.

by JoshuaG on Jan 16, 2012 6:48 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Dave Archer just said we may find out tomorrow who the DC is.

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by Va Falcon 88 on Jan 16, 2012 4:15 PM EST reply actions  

It certainly sounds like

the Eagles are out of the Spags picture and the Saints and Falcons are the front-runners to secure his services. I don’t need to say which one of those I hope lands him. I hope that sound you can hear is Arthur Blank writing a check that falls into the “offer that you can’t refuse” category.

by dom on Jan 16, 2012 4:17 PM EST reply actions  

Arthur strikes me as a guy

who might also make a ‘horse head in your bed’ kind of offer you can’t refuse.

by kman_722 on Jan 16, 2012 5:19 PM EST up reply actions  

lol. I agree completely!

In all seriousness, I can’t imagine another owner impressing a potential candidate the way Arthur can. He’s a guy I’d like to work for.

Perilously close to a 2007 style depression.

by VaderX5 on Jan 16, 2012 5:52 PM EST up reply actions  

if only that was true

before 2007. He-who-shall-not-be-named would have left the dogs alone and cracked open his playbook more often.

by drmondo667 on Jan 16, 2012 7:48 PM EST up reply actions  

I think Dave has the inside scoop...

Come on man…we know you have the capital connections. Who is it?

by Bigru3 on Jan 16, 2012 4:19 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

All I hear is speculation, generally speaking

The short list that DOL laid out the other day is pretty much it, though I’ve heard names like Todd Bowles sprinkled in. My guess is Nolan, but that’s based on Archer’s assertion that they have the guy in-house already. Spags seems like he hasn’t made a decision yet.

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by Dave Choate on Jan 16, 2012 4:20 PM EST up reply actions  

It would be Interessting

To see what the Flacons would do to adapt to the 3-4 via free agency and the draft.

by bdasbury on Jan 16, 2012 4:23 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

To be fair

What I didn’t realize when I first looked into Nolan is that he’s run 4-3/3-4 hybrids in the past. He could certainly do that with a few personnel tweaks in Atlanta.

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by Dave Choate on Jan 16, 2012 4:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Yea its all situational...

The only problem the personel has to be focused…guys are constantly being rotated in and out. It was poorly executed in san fran…lots of penalties and mental lapes on assignments. Like who is in and who is out

by Bigru3 on Jan 16, 2012 4:28 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

We run a pretty disciplined ship here.

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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 16, 2012 6:39 PM EST up reply actions  

at least we did before this year

how bad did we rate on penalties, missed tackles and dropped balls?

by drmondo667 on Jan 16, 2012 7:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Yea just a week ago Spags didnt want to work this year...

Like I stated above either one of these guys would make me happy. Spags is the big name and Nolan is currently under rated. I actually think I give Nolan more props…hes made good def out every team hes coached. Cant say the same for Spags.

by Bigru3 on Jan 16, 2012 4:23 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

as long as

Atlanta gets a great coordinator and NO gets a horrible one, I’ll be ecstatic.

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by falconnuke on Jan 16, 2012 4:27 PM EST up reply actions  

You have actually convinced me.

Nolan has built a defense everywhere he has coached. He can do the same here. Bring on Nolan.

by KEScottII on Jan 16, 2012 4:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Sweet haha

Lets hope the Saints get niether

by Bigru3 on Jan 16, 2012 4:55 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

I Take Back What I Said

I Think the Dirk will be a great OC, listened to the phone call, and i loved what i herd plus his name is DIRK, Dirks are known to be amazing at offense see dirk nowitzki lolol :)

by Nedk23 on Jan 16, 2012 4:34 PM EST reply actions  

I want to know now!

It’s like being a kid at Christmas. Just looking at the presents, not knowing what’s in them.

by FLA_Falcon on Jan 16, 2012 4:34 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

If an announcement is imminent

Then I would put my money on Nolan.

Spags is still “waiting to see what develops”.

So I doubt it’s him if we are making an annoucement soon.

Also, I am not sure if spags coaches ANYWHERE next year. He will get a million for sitting on his tail…

by KEScottII on Jan 16, 2012 4:38 PM EST reply actions  

Can someone tell me what Nolan offers?

All i can see from his Wiki page is a load of 2/3 year DC jobs and his defence this year seemed great against the run but 25th against the pass….but please enlighten me, i know stats don’t tell the whole story.

by HappySour on Jan 16, 2012 4:49 PM EST reply actions  

I'm trying to read between the lines from numerous reports....

It sounds to me like the guy (supposedly already in place) wouldn’t be Nolan or Spags…
After that, I’m kind of lost.

by mr92687!!! on Jan 16, 2012 4:56 PM EST reply actions  

At this point I'm not expecting a "big name guy"

I could be wrong, but since our defense isn’t that far off, and our biggest weakest is rushing the passer I’m expecting it to be someone who specializes in that area… Not excluding collegiate candidates, as Dimitroff and Smitty are known for exploring all options…

by mr92687!!! on Jan 16, 2012 5:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Stonewall Jackson for DC

our pass rush would be amazing, although i heard he has been out of coaching for a while but thats the only negative

by GTbacker on Jan 16, 2012 5:00 PM EST reply actions  

It WON'T be Spags

If what 790 said is true. A source close to him said that Spags is going to take a few more days to see what he wants to do…so if we already have our guy, it isn’t him.

by dirtybirds233 on Jan 16, 2012 5:04 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

I'd be surprised if it was either Nolan or Spags

TD and Smith seem to have their own metrics for what they want for a coordinator and it rarely seems to match up with what we the fans think of.

by ErrantFalcon on Jan 16, 2012 5:31 PM EST reply actions  

Agreed!

Also if a big name DC has a clue that Smitty might be on a hot seat with a one year window, would they want to get involved?

by Kushion on Jan 16, 2012 6:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Same here

Well kinda. I’m not 90% sure it’ll be Nolan but I’m 100% sure it won’t be Spags.

by dirtybirds233 on Jan 16, 2012 5:35 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 16, 2012 6:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Lmao

Man you have me cracking up right now

by FLA_Falcon on Jan 16, 2012 6:19 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

This is Botchelism

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by InMattWeTrust on Jan 16, 2012 6:20 PM EST up reply actions  

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by InMattWeTrust on Jan 16, 2012 6:17 PM EST up reply actions  

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by InMattWeTrust on Jan 16, 2012 6:26 PM EST up reply actions  

The way the Saints fans are talking

They seem to think Spags is a given. I only want him now just to hear those people cry.

by dirtybirds233 on Jan 16, 2012 5:50 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

then fire him?

as soon as they sign someone? lol

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by falconnuke on Jan 16, 2012 6:04 PM EST up reply actions  

This would make me happy as well.

Their disappointment is like everything is great in the world.

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by Duff_Man on Jan 16, 2012 6:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Anyone know enough

to know if it’s possible we could have a shot at Mario Williams? I know they can’t tender him (over $20 mill) but I’m not sure if he gets resigned. He’d be a nice addition, particularly if we go with Nolan, as he could help with the transition to 3-4.

Perilously close to a 2007 style depression.

by VaderX5 on Jan 16, 2012 6:31 PM EST reply actions  

I think they can tag him...

Plus were broke and have like 20 free agents we have to sign..but who knowa I,suppose its possible

by Bigru3 on Jan 16, 2012 6:33 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Actually, we're ok on cap room

If we move a few key veterans, we can free up a good bit of cap space to go after some big name free agents. I’d be surprised if it doesn’t happen.

by The DW on Jan 16, 2012 8:29 PM EST up reply actions  

If they franchise tag him,

it means he’s owed $21,000,000. I’m thinking they’ll resign him or let him walk.

Perilously close to a 2007 style depression.

by VaderX5 on Jan 16, 2012 11:19 PM EST up reply actions  

How much you wanna bet

it’s not a guy from a college team last year? anyone?

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by ChopMaster on Jan 16, 2012 6:32 PM EST reply actions  

i'm outraged!

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by InMattWeTrust on Jan 16, 2012 6:33 PM EST reply actions  

Do you remember the time?

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by InMattWeTrust on Jan 16, 2012 6:37 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

This has gotten way out of hand.

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by Duff_Man on Jan 16, 2012 6:48 PM EST reply actions  

Guys, can we slow the JPEG roll?

It’s killing the formatting on this thread.

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by Dave Choate on Jan 16, 2012 6:50 PM EST reply actions  

We?

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by Duff_Man on Jan 16, 2012 6:51 PM EST up reply actions  

It's the second person royal we?

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by Dave Choate on Jan 16, 2012 7:40 PM EST up reply actions   2 recs

Ha ha. Was only kidding.

But that was an absolutely fantastic response.

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by Duff_Man on Jan 16, 2012 7:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Sorry, Forgive?

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by InMattWeTrust on Jan 16, 2012 6:54 PM EST up reply actions  

Absolutely

These threads just get jammed up easily.

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by Dave Choate on Jan 16, 2012 7:40 PM EST up reply actions  

OK

I’m not a defensive guy, but would either Spags or Nolan be a good DC for us (in that order)?

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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 16, 2012 7:07 PM EST reply actions  

dumb question

I know Spags is good, but if we get Nolan is that okay too?

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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 16, 2012 7:11 PM EST up reply actions  

thats what I meant just now

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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 16, 2012 7:12 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm not sure.

He is a great DC but is more of a 3-4 guy. His success just depends on how smoothly the transition goes. Remember back in the day when Trent Dilfer leaned on that Baltimore D to get a super bowl title? Nolan was the DC for them…

by FLA_Falcon on Jan 16, 2012 7:26 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Wow, okay

I’m all for Nolan then. I think he can adjust and make it happen regardless

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by Caleb Rutherford on Jan 16, 2012 7:51 PM EST up reply actions  

You are correct, damn

He has still led good defenses tho. I think we will be ok with Spags or Nolan

by FLA_Falcon on Jan 16, 2012 9:10 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

I am confused why he was WR coach for the ravens in 2001

doesn’t really make sense to me, but the ravens have been consitently in the top 5 for man many many years I have no problem with the signing, just pointing out it wasn’t his defence that was one of the top 3 in history. But then if people are gonna use that as a flaw against him then those people are rather delusional

by RANewton on Jan 16, 2012 10:41 PM EST up reply actions  

he is our

Secondary coach! Please tell this won’t happen

by Brog on Jan 16, 2012 7:30 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions  

You guys realize Nolan's still under contract in Miami don't you?

A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.

by FrozenFinger on Jan 16, 2012 8:08 PM EST reply actions  

Fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine!!!!!

I’ll start a new effin thread.

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by Ball Hawk on Jan 17, 2012 12:00 AM EST via mobile reply actions  

Well that didn't work.

Y’all killed this post.

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by Ball Hawk on Jan 17, 2012 12:01 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Gotta think we go big name here after the OC hire...

I really think our defense is ONE solid starter/borderline-pro bowl level DT from being nasty in a non-BVG scheme…especially if we let Dunta’s sorry @ss rot on the bench and Owens/Franks continue to improve the way they finished out the season

by throw it down the fugging field matt on Jan 17, 2012 12:34 AM EST reply actions  

I'm starting to think

that Spags is the better fit, but Nolan the better long term choice. Spags has a history of blitzing out of the 4-3, and of winning despite undersized lineman and thin secondarys, which is relevant to our D now. But Nolan might be the better long term option, assuming he stays long enough to see us transition fully to a 3-man front.

Perilously close to a 2007 style depression.

by VaderX5 on Jan 17, 2012 1:25 AM EST via mobile reply actions  

I like nolan

sadly i dont think we have the draft fire power to give him ALL the tools but that just means he has to mold what he has into what he want, which i think is part of his job description anyways.

by GTbacker on Jan 17, 2012 9:18 AM EST reply actions  

DOL says

Should be some news soon!

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Baron Of All He Blogs

Thefalcoholic_small Dave Choate

Marquises Of Musings

Newprofile_small Adam Schultz

Bear-woodsjpg-ee4252752e478b73_large_small James Rael

205892_10150259660296336_683626335_7946790_3837839_n_small Caleb Rutherford

Earls of Typing

181614_735189801813_23210129_40578364_6784501_n_small Jason Kirk

Img_0301_small Jeanna Thomas

40564a_small Alex Welch