The Two Biggest Winners Under The New Falcons Coordinators

I will go with Dunta. He is a more “physical” defender and with a more “man coverage” mentality this will really play to Dunta’s strengths. His play should get ALOT better with Nolan wanting to play tighter coverage’s in the backfield.

I’ll have to think about the offense a little more…

With the screen playing a key role in our offense, I would have to go with Quizz. Not only will he be involved with screens, but alot more carries as well. That number could increase significantly if the team does not resign Snelling.

Defense- Could either be Dunta or Sid. I’m sure Nolan will utilize some 3-4 hybrid schemes at times, and with Abe a free agent, Sid should see much more playing time. They could begin to prep him for LB, or just take Abe’s spot. Dunta in man coverage would be an ideal fit for him as well.

Quizz and Dunta, but I can easily see Sidbury since I don’t really see us bringing back JA55. I think Sidbury will definitely see more playing time and may even become the starter in camp.

It’s going to be very interesting to see what the front office wants to do with free agents since we’re not going to have a big draft this year.

Kroy and Sid could be the next big tandem on our defense. Quizz and Julio seem perfect candidates to utilize the screen with and will definetly be more effective with a run and gun type of offense. Dunta is a better FS. Him and Sanders could be a good tandem in the backfield as well as having Hayden in as CB taking up the slack of not having Grimes.

Harry Douglas is the overall winner. I expect him to see 30% of all the offensive snaps next season. 5-7 targets a game. He just dot bumped big time. On D it’s gonna be William Moore. He’s gonna get to rush the QB like nobody’s business. Nolan likes to bring the pressure from the safeties.

Biggest loser in the change over? Michael Turner. And it’s not close.

Call it perfect timing, call it fate, call it sheer luck, but the cards will fall in place for these two come 2012. This team has too many Unrestricted Free Agents, too few draft picks, and more pressing needs to address during the offseason.

Darrin Walls has shown enough promise to validate the Front Office. He will get his shot 2012. He will give ample depth to the CB position, and hopefully with any type of Defensive Line pressure, he can take advantage of that even in a backup role. The fact is that this guy should have gotten more opportunity for playing time this season which sets the tone for next season. Even with Kelvin Hayden not coming back and Brent Grimes still on the fence, Darrin Walls will be making plays for the Falcons next season

Bear Woods. When I hear those two words I think of two things:
1.) It’sAtlanta Falcons Preseason
2.) A sudden shift in the Salmon migratory patterns as they avoid Flowery Branch at all cost for fear of the feasting Bear Woods.

This is the season where all his hard work finally comes to fruition. I think we’ll have some type of depth loss with the loss of Mike Peterson and Curtis Lofton. Woods has been on the cusp of cracking the 53-roster spot for some time now and I thought it would have either taken a serious injury(ies) or free agency for him to get some type of recognition. He’s seen the system that we run and I think Mike Nolan will be an accepted influence on Bear Woods. I think that was his problem for some time. BVG and his staff have seen what Woods has done for the past two preseasons and that complacency hindered Woods from getting better. I think Mike Nolan will get some fresh eyes and see Woods with the ability he has.

Falcons fans. Followed closely by the city of Atlanta.

Biggest WINNERS. Thought I was at the wrong site for a minute…

are Quizz and Dunta. Dunta will benefit from playing a scheme that even remomtely resembles man coverage. The soft zone was just so far removed from what he’s good at. Quizz is fairly obvious – the kid is a playmaker who just needs more reps.

I am old school and love defense.defense. So I am looking forward to the Falcons playing better defense. I think Lawrence Sidbury should prepare to play linebacker. In the draft go for the best linebacker available when we pick. And in free agency look for offensive guards and big nose tackles.

More PATs and kickoffs :P

TD and Smitty cause they get to stay another.

Blank just made Yahoo! news with his new stadium talk. I’m down for a new dome, not sure if I want an open stadium.

the choice of Dunta is an obvious one here, so I won’t elaborate on that.

but if we’re able to keep Snelling, he might have a big year. I know that Snelling doesn’t get much love here, but here’s the thing:
- with all the talk about screen passing the defenses will know that when Quizz is on the field they should expect a screen
- likewise, since Turner is a power back, defenses can expect either a run or an intermediate pass (Turner won’t be able to block for a long time and he’s not a great pass catcher)

So, for all the strengths of these two dudes we might be a little more predictable than we’d want to be. snelling brings to the table both running and catching ability. He’d be terrific if used properly, and definitely not as an every down back.

Your momma and your cousin too.

Nolan will realize the talent he has and utilze it. Spoon will become a probowler for many years to come. He has the ability to rush the passer, cover in zone or man, and make tackles in space.

If we truly play to our strengths on O (recievers and TE), then he will have the breakout year to be called elite. I think the FO realized that would never make that jump with MM, and that DK was brought in with this as his top priority. MR is the highest paid player, with the most impact on every play. AB wanted to hire someone that will build the face of his franchise into the face of the NFL.

Nolan plays Dunta the way he’s supposed to be played and Koetter has a lot of fun with the young man they call Julio.

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Under DK Matt will finally be operating an attack style offensive similar to what Rodgers, Brees, Manning and Brady have been running. He will be in an offense designed to stretch the defense vertically as well as horizontally with the intent to hit WRs in stride and allow them to make plays. Instead of his check down running a 4 yard hook he will be dragging a slow MLB across the field. Instead of simply accepting what the defense gives him he will be able to dictate to the defense and take what he wants.

On defense I hope its Curtis Lofton. If I see him check out of one defense call after the opposing team audibles it will be a great day in Falcons history.