Jan 25 (Reuters) - Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn expected a learning curve when he decided to start four rookies on defense this season, but the move paid off as the improving unit helped them reach the Super Bowl.
"We're just playing things better," Quinn told reporters as the NFC champions prepared to face the New England Patriots and quarterback Tom Brady in the Feb. 5 Super Bowl in Houston.
"It's not that we're doing things differently, but we're doing them better.
"That comes with more reps, that comes with more time, and we've put in that time.