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Dan Quinn, the defensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, has plenty of preparation ahead for Sunday's matchup with the New England Patriots. He has a chance to defeat Tom Brady and Peyton Manning in consecutive Super Bowls.  Naturally, Quinn also has to deal with the questions regarding his next step: becoming the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons. Quinn is set to be introduced as the 16th head coach in Falcons history after the Super Bowl. His coaching staff is already taking shape.
NFL rules prohibit Quinn from speaking about the Falcons. He was asked about how he's able to focus on the Super Bowl with all the speculation surrounding him. "The interview process allows us to go through it during the bye," Quinn told the media Tuesday in Arizona. "I am appreciative of how the NFL does that. It is pretty easy to get right back into focus to play in this situation so it is easy to get back." Quinn was asked about wanting to lead a bigger group of players -- of course, a reference to moving from defensive coordinator to head coach. “I think that is where my background lies," Quinn said, referring to leadership. "To be honest, I think the head coach orchestrates a bit of everything from the assistant coaches and the messaging that gets all the way through. As I go through all of the process, everyone has their own idiosyncrasy regarding the team. The head coach is where we got the vibe from, and that is the case here with Pete Carroll." Quinn talked about the importance of being fundamentally sound and emphasized the need for strike-zone tackles. He appreciated hearing how his players raved about him being a great communicator. "I would say one of the things I like and enjoy the most about our team is the ability to connect with the players," Quinn said. "They are all different. How we find ways that motivate one guy might be different than how we motivate another guy. What are some of the unique things for one guy is unique for somebody else. It is honestly one of the best things about coaching is getting to know all of these guys and finding out what makes them go."
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