Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal can and should bounce back in decisive fashion this season. By all accounts the knee is completely rehabbed, and Neal is eager to jump back into meaningful game action. But truth be told, Neal has a secret weapon. And it’s not his hard-hitting style or unparalleled leadership. It’s head coach (and defensive play caller) Dan Quinn.
Quinn made the hard decision to take over defensive play calling this season. It’s a move that was arguably well overdue. With Quinn effectively running the defense, though, there will be less room for excuses if things go wrong.