FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Everything about the Atlanta Falcons' plan to improve the pass rush in 2025 is collaborative.

It starts in one meeting room. Defensive line coach Nate Ollie, outside linebackers coach Jacquies Smith and defensive assistant coach John Timu have joined forces to teach those whose main mission will be getting after the quarterback.

It then carries onto the field, where the same players will rush the passer as soon as the ball is snapped. No reading and reacting. Simply, go all at once.

The Falcons are implementing what Ollie calls an "attack-style front."

"It's like we're trying to be like Mike Tyson and throw haymakers," Ollie said. "We're getting off the ball, attacking and throwing haymakers. No jabs. It's all haymakers."

The hope is that this will change the Fal

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