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The Best Scheme Fits for Top NFL Prospects at Every Position

Taking draft order out of the equation, these teams would be ideal landing spots for the most talked-about 2023 options at the end of April.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 4, 2023

Ranking Saints’ 15 offseason departures, from least to most significant

Ranking the New Orleans Saints' 15 offseason departures on the roster and coaching staff, from least to most significant:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 3, 2023

Falcons ranked near the bottom in ESPN’s new power rankings

The #Falcons finished in the bottom-five of ESPN's way-too-early NFL power rankings for 2023

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 30, 2023

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All 32 Defensive Coordinators for the 2023 NFL Season

There will be a number of new faces running NFL defenses in 2023. Here’s the rundown.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 23, 2023

Falcons 7-round mock draft: Atlanta trades down, loads up

The #Falcons trade back before landing help at wide receiver in our new 7-round mock draft

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 19, 2023

Could the Saints replace Marcus Davenport by revamping the prototype at DE?

After moving on from Marcus Davenport and defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen, the Saints could get back to Dennis Allen's roots in setting their ideal prototype at DE:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 18, 2023

Grading each NFC South team’s moves from Day 1 of free agency

Grading each NFC South team's moves from Day 1 of free agency: How the Saints, Panthers, Falcons, and Bucs graded out on Monday, via @DillySanders:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 14, 2023

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Falcons expected to sign LB Kaden Elliss, per report

The #Falcons have agreed to terms with former Saints LB Kaden Elliss, according to a report from NFL Network.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 14, 2023

Kaden Elliss leaving Saints to join Ryan Nielsen, David Onyemata on the Falcons

NFL Network reports that fan-favorite Kaden Elliss is leaving the Saints to join Ryan Nielsen and David Onyemata on the Falcons:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 14, 2023

Twitter reacts to Falcons signing free agent Jessie Bates III

Twitter Reactions: #Falcons fans were feeling good after it was reported the team will sign safety Jessie Bates III

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 13, 2023

Falcons to Sign DT David Onyemata, per Report

The tackle will reunite with former Saints defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen in Atlanta.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 13, 2023

PFF predicts Falcons to land three top-50 free agents

Jessie Bates III is one of three top-50 free agents that PFF is predicting the #Falcons to sign this offseason

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 3, 2023

Jessie Bates goes to Falcons in PFF free agency predictions

A new landing spot for Bengals safety Jessie Bates in free agency predictions.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 26, 2023

Falcons draft CB after trading down in new 7-round mock

The #Falcons trade down and land Penn State CB Joey Porter Jr. in our latest 7-round mock draft

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 17, 2023

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 16, 2023

Broncos interviewed former Saints coach Kris Richard for DC opening

It isn't much of a surprise, but the Broncos have interviewed former Saints coach Kris Richard for their defensive coordinator opening:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 16, 2023

Dennis Allen explains Saints coaching changes, puts emphasis on familiarity

Dennis Allen explains Saints offseason coaching changes, puts an emphasis on familiarity with his new staff:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 7, 2023

5 takeaways from Falcons DC Ryan Nielsen’s introductory presser

We're gonna take what we've done well here the last couple of years, and we're gonna implement some new things," said Nielsen.

Tribune News Service · Feb 6, 2023

Falcons’ new defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen says ‘we’re going to attack’

Some mystery surrounds new Falcons defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen. After all, he worked behind the scenes in New Orleans since 2017. As a co-defensive coordinator last year, he never called plays. All that was truly known to outsiders was that he trained one of the NFL’s most ferocious defensive lines.

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 6, 2023

Falcons DC Ryan Nielsen has high praise for Grady Jarrett

#Falcons DC Ryan Nielsen on Grady Jarrett: "There's definitely a place for a guy like that"

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 6, 2023

Falcons DC Ryan Nielsen on scheme: ‘We’re going to be multiple’

"I don't care what you want to call it. I call it: 'Let's stop people,'" #Falcons DC Ryan Nielsen on his defensive scheme

Tribune News Service · Feb 3, 2023

Michael Cunningham: Falcons can rise from worst to first in crumbling NFC South

ATLANTA — The only major move the Falcons have made since the end of their season is hiring Ryan Nielsen to run their defense. Yet it’s already been a good offseason for them. The wreckage is piling up for the other teams in the NFC South while the Falcons rubberneck…

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 2, 2023

Saints part ways with co-defensive coordinator/secondary coach Kris Richard

The Saints have made a puzzling decision to part ways with Kris Richard, further eroding the strongest side of their coaching staff:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 30, 2023

Falcons 2023 free-agent profile: DE Marcus Davenport

#Falcons Free Agent Profile: Saints DE Marcus Davenport could be an option this offseason due to ties with DC Ryan Nielsen

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 29, 2023

Why Ryan Nielsen may have the blueprint to fix Falcons’ pass-rush

#Falcons defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen could have the blueprint to fix Atlanta's pass rush

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 29, 2023

Falcons working out deal with DBs coach Jerry Gray, per report

The #Falcons are working on a deal with Packers DB coach Jerry Gray to join DC Ryan Nielsen's staff, per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo

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