Falcons news: Dan Quinn enjoying the unique process of virtual teaching

The Atlanta Falcons are doing what every team in the NFL is doing with virtual meetings with their players, and Dan Quinn is actually liking the experience.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn is embracing the necessity of virtual sessions.

Rather than focusing on the inconveniences caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Quinn said he has enjoyed the opportunity to teach incoming rookies concepts and even be a little more specific in terms of addressing players individually.

Quinn also told D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution he is trying to be creative in his methods:

“I don’t think I would be anywhere near a law school,” Quinn said. “I don’t think they would allow me in. But what I do know is that I love teaching. It’s so much fun finding different ways to do it.”

Quinn should have ample time to practice his teaching methods, as ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the NFL is extending its virtual offseason through the end of May.

NFL informed teams today that its virtual offseason now will be extended through end of May, per source. Initially, the virtual offseason went through May 15th, now through end of May.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 13, 2020

Of course, it is possible the virtual offseason could be extended even further due to COVID-19. In any case, Quinn will need his teachings to translate into good performances on the field.

The Falcons are coming off consecutive 7-9 seasons, and it is possible Quinn is on the hot seat entering the 2020 season.

Much of Atlanta's success will hinge on the defense. The Falcons selected Clemson cornerback A.J. Terrell in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft in an effort to compensate for the loss of Desmond Trufant.

There is talent in the front seven. The Falcons signed former Los Angeles Rams edge rusher Dante Fowler Jr. and also have Grady Jarrett stuffing the middle. However, Atlanta also lost the likes of Vic Beasley Jr. and De'Vondre Campbell.

Quinn is a defensive-minded coach, so he needs improvement out of that unit if the Falcons hope to reach the playoffs.

But given Quinn's enthusiastic approach to virtual teaching, perhaps Atlanta will be slightly more disciplined and prepared when the regular season rolls around.