Atlanta Falcons name Dan Quinn new head coach

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The have zeroed in on a new head coach and are patient enough to wait for him to become available. The announced Dan Quinn as their new head coach on Monday. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported earlier on Monday that anagreement for a five-year deal had been reached in principle.Rapoport also reported that Kyle Shanahan will join Quinn as the ' offensive coordinator and run an attack loaded with a talented franchise quarterback in and dominant wide receiver in . Quinn will add Richard Smith as Atlanta's defensive coordinator.Seattle, meanwhile, is expected to replace Quinn at defensive coordinator with defensive backs coach Kris Richard, Rapoport reported. Arthur Blank naming Quinn as his new coach has been. Quinn helped form and lead one of the greatest defenses of the modern era in Seattle after taking over when Gus Bradley departed Jaylin Davis Jersey  for Jacksonville. Following the to the , Quinn is free to move on to his next challenge. During week, defensive players gushed about Quinn's ability as a schemer and play-caller. Linebacker described Quinn as a "." Defensive end told 's Chris We seling that Quinn would make a succe sful head coach because, "." The ' defense needs a lot of juice, especially up front where Atlanta's pa s rush was one of the worst in the NFL under the Mike Smith regime. While Quinn won't have nearly the pieces to play with that he enjoyed in Seattle, defensive backs and provide a tangible base.With a ready-made offense, a few added pieces on defense and Quinn's penchant for "lower extremity" dropping, the should be in for a quick turnaround after a disappointing 6-10 season. The latest Podcast including 's game-sealing interception, 's legacy and more. Find more content on .  Gregor Blanco Jersey