What started as a quiet morning for the Atlanta Falcons quickly turned into a busy afternoon. Both Raheem Morris and Jeff Ulbrich landed defensive coordinator jobs with other NFL teams. Then, the Falcons announced that all three of their coordinator vacancies had been filled.
Dave Ragone, the former Chicago Bears QBs/passing game coach, was named as Atlanta’s offensive coordinator. Dean Pees, the former Tennessee Titans and Ravens assistant coach, will serve as the team’s defensive coordinator. And last but not least, Marquice Williams, the former Detroit Lions special teams assistant, will be the Falcons’ new special teams coordinator.
Let’s check in on Twitter to see how people are reacting to Atlanta’s latest hires.
Arthur Smith's staff is beginning to take shape. #Falcons have named Dave Ragone as offensive coordinator, Dean Pees as defensive coordinator and Marquice Williams as special teams coordinator. The team will retain wide receivers coach Dave Brock. #RiseUpATL #NewEra https://t.co/ZL5tACASEn
— Tenitra Batiste (@tenitrabatiste) January 21, 2021
Arthur Smith said he was gonna take his time and hired his coordinators 3 days later lol https://t.co/nBMubPd7DQ
— carter landis (@CarterLandis3) January 21, 2021
I mean I’m already a Falcons fan but it’s even more special now! So happy for @QuiceWilliams Liz and the family!!!! You deserve it brother!!!! Hard work pays off!!!! Can’t wait for your special teams to show out!!!! #RiseUpATL https://t.co/FZZ7SlCDBt
— Jeremy Hawkins (@CoachJHawkins) January 21, 2021
Dean Pees is our DC !! GAME CHANGER 🙌🏾🙌🏾 https://t.co/MYdwdxdMRp
— 😎 (@GoodJobJaz) January 21, 2021
Former #Ravens defensive coordinator Dean Pees has become an expert at unretiring…. https://t.co/1Qd1CTbziy
— Bo Smolka (@bsmolka) January 21, 2021
Yuuuhh very happy with the DC hire, not sure abt SPC and OC, don’t know much about them. https://t.co/0nppGvWGiW
— ARTHUR SMITH SZN (2- 8) 🐔 (4-12) (@Biscuit69888923) January 22, 2021
Yeesh maybe yall should edit this part about Ragone https://t.co/vISesF6Zgn pic.twitter.com/veQp5swLo3
— Cole Burroughs (@ItsTheColeTrain) January 22, 2021
Marquice Williams will be a big improvement to our return game.
Detroit's coverage units have also been fairly good while Williams has been involved. Outstanding in punt coverage, ranking second in 2019 and third in 2020, and they were 13th in kickoff coverage in 2020. https://t.co/gkrCqxvOOJ
— 🥶 404 LEGION 🥶 (@ATLSportsNut_21) January 22, 2021
I’ll take it just need something different 💯 https://t.co/2noFpwfH2Z
— 🏁💙 (@Moneyworldduece) January 22, 2021
I want a playoff appearance! https://t.co/JsDEMwTpUp
— Wear Your Massssk (@MyNamesTessa) January 22, 2021
Why does this look like the Death Row Vibe magazine cover? https://t.co/bjVHg4Kc6d
— Dylan Murphy (@Murphys_law85) January 22, 2021
Dean Pees is an elite hire. https://t.co/qP3gxwhBAR
— Kent (@kent_hodder) January 22, 2021
Dave Ragone given the QB’s he had did his best with what he had, so im interested in that. https://t.co/zGUJW29GAr
— GodShad (@gameforalame) January 21, 2021
so much for "retirement" eh? https://t.co/hhF9HOU4YA
— Crabby (@MDcrabbySports) January 22, 2021
Man I really like the Dean Pees hire. I'm actually getting really excited for next season. https://t.co/LNqp6M5Klz
— Alex Atkins for the Broyles (@Noles850) January 21, 2021
What a squad to back up Smith. I’m loving all the organizational hires 😭👏🏽 https://t.co/LddCMlPkcX
— Zulfiqar Sheikh (@zulfi_sheikh) January 21, 2021
Hope this is the new dream team! We need a championship brought to Atlanta. https://t.co/FkB5H0EBcl
— Audraine Jackson (@atlstoryteller) January 21, 2021
My dude @QuiceWilliams congrats! 💪 https://t.co/O6JwjmkSx6
— Jevon Bowman (@JevonBowman) January 22, 2021
New chapter let’s go 🔥. https://t.co/hHlrVNuvSS
— shiv_0130 (@shivampatel6660) January 22, 2021
Dean had the ravens defense getting after it! ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 hope he can do the same for the city! https://t.co/yOGhqDickL
— Rashaad Carter (@RCarterTV) January 22, 2021
Excited and Grateful! https://t.co/C5N5AmGNcA
— Marquice Williams (@QuiceWilliams) January 21, 2021
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