Some NFL coaches have said the job of a defensive back might be the hardest of any position in the league. Mistakes are highlighted, the rules are tailored to help the offense and fans rarely notice good coverage because of how games are broadcast.
It goes without saying that a player needs to understand the tougher mental aspects of football to be effective as a defensive back. Atlanta Falcons safety Ricardo Allen is definitely one of the team’s most intelligent players and a leader in the locker room.
Head coach Dan Quinn credited Allen’s leadership within the Falcons’ young secondary as one of the keys to the team’s second-half turnaround in 2019 — Atlanta went 6-2 over the final eight games.
As a guest on The Jim Rome Show, Allen said he aspires to be coach someday. More specifically, he said he wants to be an offensive coordinator. Check out Rome’s interview with Allen below.
