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Coaching tweak gives Falcons' Dan Quinn better view of big picture

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Dan Quinn is everywhere now. Literally.

At the start of a practice, you'll see the Atlanta Falcons head coach mingling with the special teamers. When the team breaks into drills, you'll see him throw on a boxing glove and attempt to punch the ball away from receivers catching Matt Ryan's passes.

From there, Quinn will lend a hand to defensive coordinator Richard Smith and defensive line coach Bryan Cox as they tutor the pass-rushers and defensive linemen. Then, Quinn toes the line of scrimmage like a tight end and runs routes, giving the linebackers a good look for coverage.