

“And then it was different - when talking to Art - because I knew Art. “I got a couple of calls from a couple of people that were going to interview for jobs, and I really kind of told them I wasn’t interested,” said Pees said. Once the 2019 season ended, Pees retired in January of 2020. Pees was the Titans defensive coordinator from 2018-2019.
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It’s that conceptually.”ĪLL the latest Falcons news straight to your inbox! Join the Heavy on Falcons newsletter here!Īrthur Smith Reeled Pees Out of Retirementįalcons head coach Arthur Smith and Pees worked together with the Titans under head coach Mike Vrabel. “The offenses have to try and figure it out.
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“People don’t really know that if I have a corner standing out there and he runs back to the half field or now all of a sudden he’s a corner that’s blitzing or now he’s a corner and he’s playing the curl,” Pees said. He also made it clear he plans to blitz––a lot. When asked what the team’s base formation would be–– 3-4, 4-3, 4-2-5? – Pees just said, “Yes.” He plans on running every scheme imaginable, which will play out based upon the opposing offense. “It also helps you understand the problems the other guys might have.” “Instead of memorizing your position, you learn the concept of the defense,” Pees said via. His game plan? ––”move players all over the place.” The Atlanta Falcons’ defense will look a lot different this season…mainly because there’s a new defensive coordinator in charge, but with a new coach comes a new scheme.Īnd there’s no one better to get the Falcons back on track after years of disappointment than two-time Super Bowl coach, Dean Pees. Defensive Coordinator Dean Pees of the Atlanta Falcons.
