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Atlanta Falcons: Reasons For Optimism in 2016

By Eric Robinson

Dec 20, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws the ball prior to the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws the ball prior to the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /
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Reason 3: Dan Quinn

Sep 14, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn on the sideline against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second quarter at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 14, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn on the sideline against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second quarter at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

27th in scoring defense, 21st in rushing defense, 32nd in passing defense, 31st in sacks per game, and 32nd in total defense in 2014.

Insert Dan Quinn.

14th in scoring defense, 14th in rushing defense, 18th in passing defense, 15th in total defense in 2015.

The addition of Quinn has turned the team around already. I haven’t even noted the fact that he is only one year in of implementing his blueprint, getting his type of players to fit the particular 4-3 Under scheme, nor does he have a dependable pass rushing element as documented with the omission of the sacks per game stat. Since day one, Quinn has preached the outlook of fast and physical football and the Falcons are certainly underway to molding into that outlook. The addition of Derrick Shelby, the growth of Vic Beasley, and some key draft picks looming has this defense on the rise.

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