The Falcons hired former Saints defensive line coach and co-defensive coordinator to fill the defensive coordinator role that opened up when Dean Pees retired. Falcons fans overwhelmingly approve of the hire.
Based on the results of our recent SB Nation Reacts survey, 89 percent of Falcons fans think Neilsen was the right hire for Atlanta.
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Here’s what fans had to say about the hire:
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The Falcons held Neilsen’s introductory press conference on Monday, and here are some highlights.