Atlanta Falcons, Jeff Ulbrich and Defensive Coordinator

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.
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 add Mike Rutenberg and Nate Ollie as defensive assistants under new coordinator Jeff Ulbrich
The Atlanta Falcons made moves to continue reshaping their staff of defensive coaches on Friday by naming Mike Rutenberg as defensive pass game coordinator and Nate Ollie as defensive line coach. The moves come six days after Jeff Ulbrich,
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 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.
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 defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich reveals regrets about his stint as Jets interim coach
Jeff Ulbrich expressed some regrets about the way he handled his 12-game stint as the New York Jets interim coach as he looked ahead on Monday to his new job as defensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons.
Falcons interview two more in defensive coordinator search
The Atlanta Falcons have interviewed former Cincinnati Bengals assistant Lou Anarumo and Green Bay Packers passing game coordinator Derrick Ansley.
Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich explains one major change in philosophy
As an NFL coach, Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich has been around the block. Over the last 10 years, Ulbrich has been a position coach, assistant head coach, defensive coordinator and interim head coach.
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.
5 quick takeaways for Falcons fans from Jeff Ulbrich’s press conference
Nine days after being named the defensive coordinator of the Falcons, Jeff Ulbrich spoke to the Atlanta media for nearly 20 minutes Monday.
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