Falcons, Raheem Morris slammed after hiring Jeff Ulbrich as new defensive coordinator
The Falcons' quick hiring of Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator has sparked frustration among fans, who see it as yet another example of the team's lack of forward-thinking moves.
Falcons add pair of defensive assistants under new coordinator
The defense was heavily criticized by first-year Atlanta head coach Raheem Morris after the Falcons ended the season with back-to-back overtime losses (with a combined 74 points allowed). Morris was the Los Angeles Rams' defensive coordinator for three seasons before taking over in Atlanta last January.
BREAKING: Falcons Hire New Defensive Coordinator
The Atlanta Falcons have hired their new defensive coordinator. Atlanta is hiring former New York Jets defensive coordinator and interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
Falcons Hire Former Interim Jets Head Coach Jeff Ulbrich as Defensive Coordinator
The #Falcons are hiring Jeff Ulbrich as their defensive coordinator, per sources. A former NFL linebacker, Ulbrich finished last season as the #Jets interim coach. Now he reunites with close friend Raheem Morris in Atlanta, where they worked together from 2015-20. pic.twitter.com/aw1BJexL6L
Falcons name 2 defensive assistants under new coordinator Jeff Ulbrich | What to know
The moves come six days after Jeff Ulbrich, who spent much of last season as the New York Jets interim coach, was named the Falcons’ defensive coordinator.
Falcons hire former Jets interim coach Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator
Jeff Ulbrich takes over as the Atlanta Falcons' defensive coordinator after the team fired Jimmy Lake following an 8-9 season.
Falcons hire the Jets’ Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator
The Atlanta Falcons have hired former New York Jets defensive coordinator and interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich as their defensive coordinator, the team announced Saturday night. The Falcons interviewed seven candidates for the job, but Ulbrich always was considered the favorite because of his relationship with Falcons head coach Raheem Morris.
Falcons hire Texans assistant defensive line coach Nate Ollie as head defensive line coach
The Houston Texans already are replacing three offensive coaches. Now, they’ll have to replace one on the defensive side. The Atlanta Falcons officially hired assistant defensive line coach Nate Ollie as their new defensive line coach,
Falcons add Mike Rutenberg, Nate Ollie to coaching staff
The Atlanta Falcons added to their coaching staff on Friday, naming Mike Rutenberg as defensive pass game coordinator and Nate Ollie as defensive line coach.
Falcons hire Nate Ollie as defensive line coach
Ollie was the assistant defensive line coach for the Texans in 2024 and he was the defensive line coach with the Colts for the two previous seasons. Prior to joining the Colts, Ol
Falcons hire DL coach, defensive passing game coordinator
The Atlanta Falcons have added two more assistants to their coaching staff, hiring Nate Ollie as the defensive line coach and Mike Rutenberg as the defensive passing game coordinator on Friday afternoon.
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