FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Dan Quinn brought a hands-on style to his first training camp with the Atlanta Falcons on Friday.
Whether sprinting from one side of the field to the other or standing in the middle of a play while deflecting pass-rushers with blocking pads on his hands, the first-year head coach was extremely active on the opening day of camp.
The high-energy style captured the attention of his players, including rookie outside linebacker Vic Beasley Jr., who said seeing Quinn so involved “says a lot.”
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn works with linebacker Stansly Maponga (90) an NFL football training camp Friday, July 31, 2015, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) “I’ve never seen a head coach actually getting involved with the players,” Beasley said. “It’s great to have him here as my coach in my corner.”
Running back Devonta Freeman said players can’t go half-speed, even in the heat, when Quinn, 44, is running full-speed.