Spags and Mike Nolan in the running for New Orleans and Atlanta DC Jobs

[Ja Rhule]

No way Falcons go 3-4. Their defense is designed for speed. Their DTs, DEs, and LBs are all too small for 3-4 scheme. Think Panthers last year. Its a great hire for Falcons but it still going to be Mike Smith defense.

[bigdog10]

Nolan is a good hire, however thier defense needs help that the draft would have been able to provide.

They have no replacement for Abraham, which IMO (along with Spoon), make that defense go.

They also have some key defensive guys going to FA (Grimes, Decoud, Lofton...I think).

It will be interesting to see if they have the pieces in place to have a solid defense, or if Nolan is asked to build a mercedes out of hyundai parts

[Dpantherman]

Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter

Former Rams HC Steve Spagnuolo, who spent Monday interviewing with Colts, is scheduled to meet with Saints in New Orleans on Wednesday.

[Kurb]

Better than Greg Williams and his dirty play.

Would rather face a better defense vs a dirty defense.

[panthers55]

I suspect Atlanta will at least consider going to a 3-4 if they decide not to resign Abraham who is a free agent in 2012. Given he was their only pass rusher it would make sense if you go a different direction to move to a 3-4. Sure Nolan could run a 4-3 as well but I wouldn't be suprised if they explore moving to a 3-4.

[Kurb]

I suspect Atlanta will at least consider going to a 3-4 if they decide not to resign Abraham who is a free agent in 2012. Given he was their only pass rusher it would make sense if you go a different direction to move to a 3-4. Sure Nolan could run a 4-3 as well but I wouldn't be suprised if they explore moving to a 3-4.

Their D is in trouble.

They are close to the cap and have MANY Free Agents coming up.

(at least thats what I read somewhere)

[breezing2anotherSB]

when brees is your QB that's all you essentially need.

well...it's good enough to get you one ring, a bunch of wins and a one and done in the playoffs every year after that.

Saints weren't one and done this year

[La Pantera]

Saints weren't one and done this year

Done is done! #Breezindatazzoutdaplayoffs

[breezing2anotherSB]

Done is done! #Breezindatazzoutdaplayoffs

#4yearssincepanthersintheplayoffslmao

[Dpantherman]

Jason La Canfora @JasonLaCanfora

Can confirm @JayGlazer report that Steve Spagnuolo has agreed to become D coordinator of Saints, but contract not yet complete

[Dpantherman]

The Bucs might want to just hire Mike Zimmer to keep up

[rayzor]

spags is good for sure but he's not any better than guys we faced this year. we'll be fine.

it's gregg williams douchey tactics that were the main reason for concern.

[breezing2anotherSB]

spags is good for sure but he's not any better than guys we faced this year. we'll be fine.

it's gregg williams douchey tactics that were the main reason for concern.

Well there is always a chance for the wild card for the Panthers. Spags on D, Bree's on O. #unstoppable

[rayzor]

lol