Atlanta Falcons defensive line coach Bryan Cox is a no-nonsense guy who speaks his mind with passion.
Such was the case Thursday as Cox reflected on his unit’s performance through 15 games. The Falcons sit at the bottom of the league at 19 sacks with just one game to go. Rather than point to any talent deficiency or misfits for the scheme, Cox put the bulk of the blame for the line’s inconsistent pressure on himself.
"I can coach better," Cox told ESPN.com. "Sometimes I’m too hard on the guys. Sometimes, my expectations are too much for a player.