ar-old Macdonald joined the Ravens in 2014 as a coaching intern on defense. He served as a defensive assistant in 2015 and 2016, and this season was the defensive backs coach. Baltimore led the NFL this season with 22

The Atlanta Falcons have established a long and proud history since joining the National Football League in 1965. Since the turn of the millennium Dawson Knox Jersey , the team has experienced a roller coaster of success and turmoil, but always seems to be able to "Rise Up" when times get too dreadful. Currently, the Falcons are one of the "it" teams in the NFL and will represent the NFC in the upcoming Super Bowl LI against the legendary Tom Brady led New England Patriots.A win would mean so much to the city of Atlanta. It would help erase the hurt that occurred when Michael Vick was arrested and charged with running a dog-fighting ring. It would establish Matt Ryan as being a true franchise quarterback, capable of winning the biggest of big games. And it would be a significant time for a major city Brian Burns Jersey , brimming with diversity to come together as one to support their beloved Dirty Birds.With that in mind, this list reflects on the Falcons franchise since the year 2000. It provides insight on who the best players have been since that time, while also calling out several of the worst. The players mentioned here were either all-time greats for the Falcons (best), or were frustratingly unable to live up to their expectations (worst). In that regard Greg Little Jersey , some of the worst players mentioned here were not terrible players, but they hurt the franchise by not fulfilling their true potential. As the Falcons prepare for Super Bowl LI, let's take a look into the brief past to find out who were/are the best 8 and 7 worst Falcons players since the year 2000. Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh has promoted linebackers coach Don Martindale to defensive coordinator, assuring a seamless transition in the wake of Dean Pees’ retirement.

Martindale has been coaching Baltimore linebackers since 2012. The 54-year-old was the defensive coordinator of the Denver Broncos in 2010.

After Pees ended his six-year run as the Ravens’ defensive coordinator on Jan. 1 Will Grier Jersey , Harbaugh said he wanted to maintain continuity with his new hire.

”I’m a believer in this system,” Harbaugh said last week. ”This system has been something that’s been developed for a long period of time, and we have worked really hard every single year to make it better.”

Martindale has been part of that process. He coached the Ravens inside linebackers from 2012-15 and spent the past two seasons as the team’s linebackers coach.

In announcing the move Tuesday, Harbaugh said Martindale’s ”aggressive mentality will serve to take our defense to new levels.”

Harbaugh said Martindale ”knows the ins and outs of what we have been about on defense and has been an important contributor to our success on that side of the ball.”

Also on Tuesday Christian Miller Jersey , Harbaugh promoted Mike Macdonald to linebackers coach and Sterling Lucas to quality control defense.

The 30-year-old Macdonald joined the Ravens in 2014 as a coaching intern on defense. He served as a defensive assistant in 2015 and 2016, and this season was the defensive backs coach. Baltimore led the NFL this season with 22 interceptions and forced a league-best 34 turnovers.

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