It should come as no surprise that Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich is getting head coaching consideration. Through five weeks, the Falcons are allowing the least total yards in the NFL, which is the most defensive success this team has seen in years.
However, it is a surprise that he's managing to turn heads this quickly. ESPN's Dan Graziano suggested that Ulbrich could be a dark horse head coaching candidate this season if Atlanta's defensive stardom is sustained throughout the rest of the season.
Through four weeks of the season, Baker Mayfield is the only elite quarterback Ulbrich has faced.