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Falcons embrace change on defense

Umenyiora leads list of new faces at organized team activities

Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman jog off the field following a practice drill during organized team activities on Wednesday in Flowery Branch. - photo by Jared Putnam

0530-Falcons2 JP — Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman jog off the field following a practice drill during organized team activities on Wednesday in Flowery Branch. - photo by Jared Putnam

Mitch Blomert

Updated: May 29, 2013, 10:57 PM

Published: May 29, 2013, 11:12 PM

FLOWERY BRANCH — Now a year into his duties, Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Mike Nolan is starting to get comfortable with his surroundings as he begins the preparation for his second season with the team. Does that mean his job is easier? Not at all.

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