Falcons hire Tim Lewis to coach defensive backs
Jan 26, 2010 - 11:52 PM FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga.(AP) -- The Atlanta Falcons, looking for an improved pass defense, have hired Tim Lewis as the team's secondary coach.Lewis coached the Seattle Seahawks' defensive backs this season and is a former defensive coordinator with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Giants. He was Carolina's secondary coach in 2007-08.
Lewis replaces Emmitt Thomas, who was not retained after the Falcons ranked 28th in pass defense.
Lewis' hire, first reported by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, was confirmed by the team on Tuesday.
The former Pittsburgh star played four seasons with the Green Bay Packers.
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