FLOWERY BRANÇH, GA. -- Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn expressed support for DJ Durkin, the former Maryland coach who was placed on leave following the practice-related death of Terrapin player Jordan McNair and subsequently fired.
Durkin was one of four coaches announced as assistants for training camp. Lance Shulters, Jamel Mutunga, and Tracy Zimmer were added as Bill Walsh Coaching Fellows, while Durkin was announced as a guest coach for the camp.
Of the Maryland tragedy, Quinn said, "Unfortunate situation, of course.''
When pressed on why he added Durkin considering the controversy at Maryland, Quinn stood his ground.