Atlanta Falcons defensive end Steven Means joined Dukes & Bell and talked about why the defense has played better, plus what does he attribute his play to over the last few weeks.
Means talked about who he thinks is responsible for the defense’s resurgence.
“Defense as a whole, I credit it to Jeff Ulbrich," Means said. "Rah is super instrumental in the defense still but his role has expanded so he’s in all phases and all sides of the ball. Brick (Ulbrich) has stepped in and created a different atmosphere. I don’t really know what he does in his office, but he’s got a good feel of making the right calls at the right time and putting us in position to make plays. He knows every player and he puts those players in prime positions.
“Like me, I’m a movement guy so he’ll put me in position to continue to move. Sometimes I’m better going straight, and he knows that with every single player. So us as a defense we know our back is against the wall as a team in general.”