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Atlanta Falcons: The two decisions that cost Dan Quinn his job

Dec 29, 2019; Tampa, Florida, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn looks on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

When looking at Dan Quinn’s career as the Atlanta Falcons head coach, it was an up and down rollercoaster.

Quinn’s first year as the Atlanta Falcons head coach provided a lot of foreshadowing that no one could have seen at the time. The Falcons started out rolling – winning their first five games, only to have that streak broken in the worst way possible, losing to the Saints.