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Falcons coach Dan Quinn wants to retain Adrian Clayborn, O'Brien Schofield

INDIANAPOLIS -- Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn expressed his desire to keep defensive end Adrian Clayborn and outside linebacker O'Brien Schofield despite both being headed for free agency.

Clayborn and Schofield each signed one-year deals with the team last season. The Falcons need all the help they can get on defense, and both players showed flashes in their first season with the team.

"I do," Quinn responded when asked if he wants Clayborn and Schofield re-signed. "Here are some of the things that stand out for those two guys: relentless competitors, both of them.