Atlanta Falcons Appoint New Special Teams Coordinator
The Atlanta Falcons have appointed Craig Aukerman as their new special teams coordinator, according to an announcement made on Monday morning. Aukerman, who previously held the same position with the Miami Dolphins, replaces Marquice Williams in this key role.
Craig Aukerman’s Coaching Background
Since entering the NFL in 2010, Aukerman has accumulated extensive experience across various teams. His coaching journey includes:
- Four seasons with the San Diego Chargers
- Seven years with the Tennessee Titans
- Two years with the Jacksonville Jaguars
- One year with the Denver Broncos
Falcons’ Coaching Changes
The Falcons’ special teams faced challenges last season but showed improvement towards the end. Despite this progress, head coach Kevin Stefanski elected to revamp the coaching staff. With Aukerman’s addition, the Falcons have filled all three coordinator positions:
- Jeff Ulbrich as the defensive coordinator
- Tommy Rees as the offensive coordinator
- Craig Aukerman as the special teams coordinator
Additional Coaching Staff Updates
In addition to Aukerman, the Falcons announced several other coaching staff changes on Monday:
- Robert Prince has been named the wide receivers coach
- Bob Quinn, former general manager of the Detroit Lions, will serve as a senior advisor to the head coach
- Nate Ollie remains as defensive line coach
- Justin Hood stays on as secondary coach
- Kevin Koger will continue as tight ends coach
These coaching appointments aim to strengthen the Falcons’ performance moving forward into the next season. The team’s commitment to enhancing their coaching staff demonstrates their focus on improving all aspects of their game.
