FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Looking for a positive vibe after a disappointing season, the Atlanta Falcons instead faced scrutiny Monday over a coaching decision that would normally attract scant attention.
Durkin will only be with the Falcons for about 10 days, but head coach Dan Quinn faced immediate questions about his decision. He defended the hiring and said he expects Durkin to provide valuable insight into a defence that endured a rash of injuries in 2018, contributing greatly to the first losing record in Quinn's first four seasons in Atlanta.
The hiring of Durkin was buried in an announcement that began with three other coaches who will join the team during training camp as part of the Bill Walsh fellowship program. Durkin's relationship with Atlanta's coach goes back to their tenure at Florida. Quinn served as Gators defensive co-ordinator in 2011 and 2012, while Durkin worked with the linebackers and as special teams co-ordinator. When Quinn left for the Seattle Seahawks, Durkin took over as Florida's defensive co-ordinator.
"He is simply observing our operation as many other coaches have done through the years," Saban said at the time.
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