Spags and Mike Nolan in the running for New Orleans and Atlanta DC Jobs

[rayzor]

2011- 13th points, 24th yards, 30th passing yards, 12th rushing yards.

2010- 7th points, 4th yards, 4th passing yards, 16th rushing

2009- 20th points, 25th yards, 26th passing yards, 21st rushing yards

He had one good year in NO which wasn't the Superbowl year.

the thing he did well for them was turnovers (giving their offense more chances) and injuring key players on other teams (got them into the superbowl).

[rayzor]

Nolan to Falcons

Per Jay Glazier

crap.

oh well.

other teams defenses weren't really the problems. it's other teams offenses that hurt us, rather our inability to stop them.

i'm more worried about who they pick as an OC.

[Dpantherman]

Still aint scurred!

[tarheelpride]

As long as we fix our holes and handle our business, this shouldn't affect us too much

[panthers55]

You remember how bad the Saints defense was before he got there?

by the numbers not that different.

2008- 23rd total yards, 26th points, 23rd passing yards, 17th rushing.

Now compare that to 2009 and 2011 and you find that William's defense wasn't that much better. Truth is that defense was about dirty tactics and turnovers. But it was overhyped because of the offense.

[Peppers90 NC]

by the numbers not that different.

2008- 23rd total yards, 26th points, 23rd passing yards, 17th rushing.

Now compare that to 2009 and 2011 and you find that William's defense wasn't that much better. Truth is that defense was about dirty tactics and turnovers. But it was overhyped because of the offense.

Their defense catered to the offense. It was okay they give up yards and points, but they can get that turnover at needed times. That and of course luck and dirty play. They were overly aggressive, they totally shut us down in the second half of our game.

On another note, isn't Nolan a 3-4 guy? Be interested to see what he does with Atlanta's team

[panthers55]

the thing he did well for them was turnovers (giving their offense more chances) and injuring key players on other teams (got them into the superbowl).

Ding ding ding.........The turnovers and sacks are what got them so highly regarded. Overall numbers were marginally better except in 2010.

2008- Sacks- 22nd, INTs- 11th, Forced Fumbles recovered- 26th

2009- Sacks- 13th, Ints- 3rd, Forced Fumbles recovered- 5th

[tiger7_88]

The Falcons board is claiming that Nolan is their new DC.

Oh, and that they fired their OL coach.

[UNCrules2187]

Falcons board is correct:

The Falcons have hired Mike Nolan as the new defensive coordinator.

The Falcons have hired Mike Nolan as the new defensive coordinator.

— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons)

January 17, 2012

[rayzor]

Ding ding ding.........The turnovers and sacks are what got them so highly regarded. Overall numbers were marginally better except in 2010.

2008- Sacks- 22nd, INTs- 11th, Forced Fumbles recovered- 26th

2009- Sacks- 13th, Ints- 3rd, Forced Fumbles recovered- 5th

when brees is your QB that's all you essentially need.

well...it's good enough to get you one ring, a bunch of wins and a one and done in the playoffs every year after that.

[rayzor]

Their defense catered to the offense. It was okay they give up yards and points, but they can get that turnover at needed times. That and of course luck and dirty play. They were overly aggressive, they totally shut us down in the second half of our game.

On another note, isn't Nolan a 3-4 guy? Be interested to see what he does with Atlanta's team

good point.

you could argue that they dont' have enough people to run a 3-4, but i'm not sure they have enough to run a 4-3 either.

at least they've got a couple early draft picks to help them get who they need.

lol

[Dpantherman]

Their defense catered to the offense. It was okay they give up yards and points, but they can get that turnover at needed times. That and of course luck and dirty play. They were overly aggressive, they totally shut us down in the second half of our game.

On another note, isn't Nolan a 3-4 guy? Be interested to see what he does with Atlanta's team

Mike Smith has a defensive background, its his defense and he runs a 4-3. I don't think they plan on switch. Just read Nolan gives a mix of looks.

[La Pantera]

The Falcons board is claiming that Nolan is their new DC.

Oh, and that they fired their OL coach.

Good hire

[Snake]

Not really worried about ATL. They have no draft picks this year to get much better and NO will never be a preferred place for a DC.