The Falcons have hired eight coaches in the past 24 hours, including three new coordinators. One of those coaches is veteran defensive player Dean Pees, the former coordinator of the Titans, Ravens and Patriots.
Here are 10 things you should know about Pees as he prepares to take over Atlanta’s defense in 2021.
A coach for over 40 years, Pees trained at seven schools, starting at Findlay University in 1979
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Kent State Pees’ head coach was Kent State’s head coach between 1998-2003.
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Trained with two Belichicks, Pees worked with Steve Belichick in the Navy from 1987-89, then under Bill from 2004-09.
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He won two Super Bowls like DC Was DC during Patriots’ Super Bowl 04, and Ravens DC when Baltimore won in 2012.
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Worked with elite coaches Pees worked with Nick Saban, Bill Belichick, Jon Harbaugh and Lou Holtz.
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Ray Lewis can’t praise him enough Ray Lewis says that Pees has a unique ability to listen to his players and adapt … Ray Lewis says that Pees has a unique ability to listen to his players and adapt to what they do well. More
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Worked with Arthur Smith in Tennessee Pees was in Tennessee as DC when Arthur Smith took over as OC in 2019.
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He retired twice before joining the Falcons In 2018, Pees retired as Ravens DC, only to join the Titans weeks later. After two … In 2018, Pees retired as Ravens DC, only to join the Titans weeks later. After two years, he retired again. More
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The Titans wanted him back. The Titans were reportedly interested in bringing Pees back to Mike Vrabel’s team.
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Pees is proven Pees ‘defenses have been ranked in the top 13 or best seven times (three times … Pees’ defenses have been ranked in the top 13 or best seven times (three times in the top 10).
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