Falcons' New Defensive Coordinator Will Call Plays, Not Raheem Morris
Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich will handle play-calling duties, though the process of building a scheme will include lots of collaboration.
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.
Jeff Ulbrich speaks to media for first time after being named Falcons defensive coordinator
Jeff Ulbrich is making a return to Atlanta after four seasons with the New York Jets. Ulbrich’s hiring was announced on January 18th after leading the Jets as interim head coach in 12 games this past season.
Why Jeff Ulbrich's relationship with Raheem Morris will benefit Falcons
Shift explains why Jeff Ulbrich and Raheem Morris’ relationship will ultimately make the Atlanta Falcons’ defense a lot better.
Watch: Falcons introduce defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich
After interviewing a handful of candidates, the Atlanta Falcons hired Jeff Ulbrich for their defensive coordinator vacancy last week. The team held a press conference in Flowery Branch to introduce Ulbrich on Monday morning.
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 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 DC Jeff Ulbrich looks to innovate struggling defense
The Falcons' defensive struggles resulted in another non-playoff season, which is somehing Ulbrich hopes to correct.
Defensive free agents the Falcons may target with Jeff Ulbrich on board
With Jeff Ulbrich in town as the new Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator and new hires on board with Nate Ollie and Mike Rutenberg, it’s natural to wonder who they might add. While past connections don’t always translate to signings,
Falcons Defensive Coordinator Vows to Improve Pass Rush: 'Has to be Fixed'
New defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich said his top priority is affecting opposing quarterbacks -- long a thorn in the ...
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Falcons, Raheem Morris slammed after hiring Jeff Ulbrich as new defensive coordinator
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris fired first-year defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake on Jan. 11. Just over a week later, Morris had already decided on his next defensive play-caller ...
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What Falcons need in a defensive coordinator
ATLANTA -- Raheem Morris was visibly upset when he walked ... The former Super Bowl-winning defensive coordinator said he was "shocked" by how poorly his team's defense played, implying that ...
Falcons pass on highly-touted Pittsburgh Steelers coach for coordinator job
Pittsburgh Steelers secondary coach Grady Brown will not become the Atlanta Falcons' defensive coordinator. Instead, the ...
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Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris deserves credit for offseason revelation
The Atlanta Falcons never hinted at making front-office or coaching changes this offseason. The only alterations that have ...