Pete Carroll credits Dan Quinn for Seahawks' defensive prowess
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PHOENIX – Seattle coach Pete Carroll is a strong supporter of Dan Quinn, the Seahawks defensive coordinator, who's set to be named the Falcons' 16th head coach on Monday in Atlanta.
After Gus Bradley became the head coach in Jacksonville after the 2012 season, Carroll felt that Quinn was the man for the vacant coordinator spot.
Quinn had been with the Seahawks under Jim Mora (2009) and then Carroll (2010) before becoming the defensive coordinator at Florida under Will Muschamp for two seasons (2011-12).
“To me he was a logical choice because he had been with us,” Carroll said. “He is special. Dan is a tremendous football coach, a great communicator and a great leader.”
Under Quinn, the Seahawks have led the league for fewest points allowed per game with 14.4 in 2013 and 15.9 in 2014.
“He has done an incredible job with us,” Carroll said. “He has made an impact.”
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