By D. Orlando Ledbetter - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons defensive coordinator Richard Smith wants to cut the defense loose when they face the Miami Dolphins at 8 p.m. Thursday in Orlando.
Smith was pleased with the thunderous tackling in the opener against Washington. He felt that the performance against Cleveland, which included two long touchdown passes, was sub-standard.
But the one thing that has bothered Smith and head coach Dan Quinn the most was that defense hasn’t been able to create any turnovers.