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Nolan finds promise in struggling Falcons defense
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn is sacked by Atlanta Falcons defensive end Jonathan Massaquoi (96) and outside linebacker Paul Worrilow (55) during last Sunday's game in Green Bay, Wis. - photo by Matt Lindke
FLOWERY BRANCH — Mike Nolan knows his second season as Falcons defensive coordinator has been a borderline disaster. He's not sure if coach Mike Smith and Atlanta's front office will want him back next year, but the uncertainty hasn't stopped Nolan from tinkering with his personnel and schemes to find the right formula. Asked this week if he plans to return to the Falcons in 2014 after signing a contract extension last January, Nolan says the decision is out of his hands.
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