Falcons Name Dan Quinn Head Coach
Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn has been named the 16th head coach in Atlanta Falcons history and he brings with him an impressive defensive resume
During the 2014 regular season, Quinn's defensive unit led the league in: yards per game (267.1), yards allowed per play (4.6), first downs allowed per game (17.3), fewest penalties (70), passing yards allowed per game (185.6), total points (254). (Photo courtesy of Seahawks.com)
During Dan Quinn's first year as defensive coordinator in Seattle, the Seahawks led the league in points allowed (231), yards allowed (4,378) and takeaways (39).
During the 2014 regular season, Quinn's defensive unit led the league in: yards per game (267.1), yards allowed per play (4.6), first downs allowed per game (17.3), fewest penalties (70), passing yards allowed per game (185.6), total points (254). (Photo courtesy of Seahawks.com)
During Dan Quinn's first year as defensive coordinator in Seattle, the Seahawks led the league in points allowed (231), yards allowed (4,378) and takeaways (39).
During Dan Quinn's first year as defensive coordinator in Seattle, the Seahawks led the league in points allowed (231), yards allowed (4,378) and takeaways (39).
Seven of Dan Quinn's 10 seasons as an NFL coach saw opponents average less than one rushing touchdown per game, including three seasons of 10 or fewer total rushing touchdowns allowed. (Photo courtesy of Seahawks.com)
Dan Quinn has coached four NFL defensive lines: the San Francisco 49ers (2003-04), the Miami Dolphins (2005-06), the New York Jets (2007-08) and the Seattle Seahawks (2009-10, 2013-14). (Photo courtesy of Seahawks.com)
Dan Quinn has coached four NFL defensive lines: the San Francisco 49ers (2003-04), the Miami Dolphins (2005-06), the New York Jets (2007-08) and the Seattle Seahawks (2009-10, 2013-14).
During the 2014 regular season, Quinn's defensive unit led the league in: yards per game (267.1), yards allowed per play (4.6), first downs allowed per game (17.3), fewest penalties (70), passing yards allowed per game (185.6), total points (254). (Photo courtesy of Seahawks.com)
During Dan Quinn's first year as defensive coordinator in Seattle, the Seahawks led the league in points allowed (231), yards allowed (4,378) and takeaways (39).
Dan Quinn has coached four NFL defensive lines: the San Francisco 49ers (2003-04), the Miami Dolphins (2005-06), the New York Jets (2007-08) and the Seattle Seahawks (2009-10, 2013-14).
During Dan Quinn's first year as defensive coordinator in Seattle, the Seahawks led the league in points allowed (231), yards allowed (4,378) and takeaways (39). (Photo courtesy of Seahawks.com)
Dan Quinn has coached four NFL defensive lines: the San Francisco 49ers (2003-04), the Miami Dolphins (2005-06), the New York Jets (2007-08) and the Seattle Seahawks (2009-10, 2013-14).
During the 2014 regular season, Quinn's defensive unit led the league in: yards per game (267.1), yards allowed per play (4.6), first downs allowed per game (17.3), fewest penalties (70), passing yards allowed per game (185.6), total points (254). (Photo courtesy of Seahawks.com)
During Dan Quinn's first year as defensive coordinator in Seattle, the Seahawks led the league in points allowed (231), yards allowed (4,378) and takeaways (39). (Photo courtesy of Seahawks.com)
During Dan Quinn's first year as defensive coordinator in Seattle, the Seahawks led the league in points allowed (231), yards allowed (4,378) and takeaways (39).
Seven of Dan Quinn's 10 seasons as an NFL coach saw opponents average less than one rushing touchdown per game, including three seasons of 10 or fewer total rushing touchdowns allowed. (Photo courtesy of Seahawks.com)
During Dan Quinn's first year as defensive coordinator in Seattle, the Seahawks led the league in points allowed (231), yards allowed (4,378) and takeaways (39).
Seven of Dan Quinn's 10 seasons as an NFL coach saw opponents average less than one rushing touchdown per game, including three seasons of 10 or fewer total rushing touchdowns allowed.
Dan Quinn was the defensive coordinator at the University of Florida from 2011-12 and he coached his defenses into the NCAA's top 10.
During Dan Quinn's first year as defensive coordinator in Seattle, the Seahawks led the league in points allowed (231), yards allowed (4,378) and takeaways (39). (Photo courtesy of Seahawks.com)
During the 2014 regular season, Quinn's defensive unit led the league in: yards per game (267.1), yards allowed per play (4.6), first downs allowed per game (17.3), fewest penalties (70), passing yards allowed per game (185.6), total points (254). (Photo courtesy of Seahawks.com)
In New York, Dan Quinn coached the Jets (2008) to a fifth-ranked defense in yards-per-carry (3.7), seventh in sacks (41) and ninth in rushing yards allowed per game (94.9).
Dan Quinn has coached four NFL defensive lines: the San Francisco 49ers (2003-04), the Miami Dolphins (2005-06), the New York Jets (2007-08) and the Seattle Seahawks (2009-10, 2013-14). (Photo courtesy of Seahawks.com)
During the 2014 regular season, Quinn's defensive unit led the league in: yards per game (267.1), yards allowed per play (4.6), first downs allowed per game (17.3), fewest penalties (70), passing yards allowed per game (185.6), total points (254). (Photo courtesy of Seahawks.com)
During Dan Quinn's first year as defensive coordinator in Seattle, the Seahawks led the league in points allowed (231), yards allowed (4,378) and takeaways (39).
During Dan Quinn's first year as defensive coordinator in Seattle, the Seahawks led the league in points allowed (231), yards allowed (4,378) and takeaways (39). (Photo courtesy of Seahawks.com)
Seven of Dan Quinn's 10 seasons as an NFL coach saw opponents average less than one rushing touchdown per game, including three seasons of 10 or fewer total rushing touchdowns allowed.
Seven of Dan Quinn's 10 seasons as an NFL coach saw opponents average less than one rushing touchdown per game, including three seasons of 10 or fewer total rushing touchdowns allowed.
During Dan Quinn's first year as defensive coordinator in Seattle, the Seahawks led the league in points allowed (231), yards allowed (4,378) and takeaways (39).
Dan Quinn was the defensive coordinator at the University of Florida from 2011-12 and he coached his defenses into the NCAA's top 10.
During Dan Quinn's first year as defensive coordinator in Seattle, the Seahawks led the league in points allowed (231), yards allowed (4,378) and takeaways (39).
During the 2014 regular season, Quinn's defensive unit led the league in: yards per game (267.1), yards allowed per play (4.6), first downs allowed per game (17.3), fewest penalties (70), passing yards allowed per game (185.6), total points (254). (Photo courtesy of Seahawks.com)
During Dan Quinn's first year as defensive coordinator in Seattle, the Seahawks led the league in points allowed (231), yards allowed (4,378) and takeaways (39). (Photo courtesy of Seahawks.com)
During Dan Quinn's first year as defensive coordinator in Seattle, the Seahawks led the league in points allowed (231), yards allowed (4,378) and takeaways (39). (Photo courtesy of Seahawks.com)
During the 2014 regular season, Quinn's defensive unit led the league in: yards per game (267.1), yards allowed per play (4.6), first downs allowed per game (17.3), fewest penalties (70), passing yards allowed per game (185.6), total points (254). (Photo courtesy of Seahawks.com)
