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Defensive Changes Have Arrived For UNC Football

New UNC defensive coordinator Gene Chizik want to get back to the basics. UNC will now employ a four-man front with a true rush end. The Tar Heels also are incorporating a new "Jack" outside linebacker position, which won’t bear much resemblance to the hybrid role that sometimes appeared to hamstring the defense over the past three seasons. (Tar Heel Illustrated) Sources: Atlanta Falcons, Arthur Smith hiring special teams assistant away from UNC
The Atlanta Falcons and second-year coach Arthur Smith are bolstering their special teams coaching staff, sources report. Smith is hiring Steven King away from the.