I remember when Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter first joined the Falcons. I remember researching some of the teams he’d coached, and in particular, the pass-happy vertical attack he brought to Arizona State in the early 2000s. But the Falcons aren’t Arizona State, and this isn’t 2001.
After the Falcons re-hired him seven months ago, Koetter made a solemn promise. He promised balance, because the modern game demands it. And he promised to help Dan Quinn’s team get back to running the ball. To be clear, it’s a self-serving promise, because downfield plays are Koetter’s joie de vivre.