Dean Pees is coming out of retirement to join the Falcons staff as the defensive coordinator. In his first meeting with the Atlanta media today, he said that he is returning because he missed the game, but more importantly, because of Arthur Smith — who he loved working with in Tennessee.
Pees then went on to give a brief description of what Falcons fans can expect from his defense. When asked whether they would make a switch to a 3-4, he responded that his defense will give multiple looks.
#Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees discusses how the unit will be multiple as they flex between the 3-4 and 4-3. pic.twitter.com/LmDL2uGLk7
— D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) January 29, 2021
If you read our own Alex Lord’s breakdown of Dean Pees’ scheme, you know that’s the case. Pees will give offenses a plethora of looks in an attempt to confuse the quarterback, like this one against the Cleveland Browns.
Can’t stop laughing at the brilliance of this defensive scheme. #Titans rush 4—one of which is a corner, Jayon Brown sprints back into coverage, and Wake destroys the edge. Browns all kinds of confused. Dean Pees, you wild man. pic.twitter.com/ihbBGZwLrD
— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisWSMV) September 9, 2019
Something else stands out in that play; Pees loves to blitz, and he loves to disguise his blitzes, sending men from any direction, which he said Falcons fans should expect in 2021. Everyone on the field will be capable of coming after the quarterback. Pees wants to force opponents to be responsible for each player.
#Falcons DC Dean Pees on the pass rush: “Every position will blitz… we’re coming from everywhere. I want them account for everybody.” pic.twitter.com/hVCXNkYAfR
— D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) January 29, 2021
We won’t know until the season starts just how effective Pees can be with the Falcons personnel. However, at the very least, we know he will dial up some crazy ass plays that will be fun to watch each Sunday.
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