Quinn pressing all buttons to create pass rush

Football

By D. Orlando Ledbetter - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

FLOWERY BRANCH — When the Falcons lined up in their nickel defense for the first time this offseason at the organized team activities, two of the projected starters were missing.

Defensive end Adrian Clayborn (strained pectoral) and defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (tendinitis in his knee) were not on the field with defensive end Vic Beasley and defensive tackle Derrick Shelby. That’s the unit the Falcons hope will solve their pass rushing problems.

With Clayborn and Jarrett out, a sleek and slender Brooks Reed and veteran Jonathan Babineaux lined up with the first unit.

In addition to revamping the defensive pass-rushing front,…