The Falcons have once again opted to bring home an old friend instead of an outside hire to coordinate Atlanta’s defense, and the feelings about this, understandably, are mixed.
Ulbrich was a promising linebackers coach during his previous stint in Atlanta, one who earned enough trust from the team to be named an assistant head coach, and after Dan Quinn was fired, he became the team’s interim defensive coordinator. He’s gained more experience since then after spending the past four years as the Jets’ defensive coordinator and then the Jets’ interim head coach after moving on from Robert Saleh.