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Oct 9, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) hands the ball to running back Leonard Fournette (7) during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 9, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) hands the ball to running back Leonard Fournette (7) during the first half against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports
Just prior to the game between the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons, there was an injury on the field. The defensive coordinator of the Flacons was seen immobilized and carried off the field on a stretcher. He was reportedly injured while being on the field with his team during the pre-game practice. After his injury, he was rushed to the nearest medical center.
NFL fans on Twitter had varying messages for the coach. The tweets varied from supportive as well as negative. The words from the fans came after the Falcons released an official statement.
Fans react to Atlanta Falcons DC getting injured
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As soon as NFL fans caught wind of this injury, they began to react on Twitter. There were messages that ranged from wishing a speedy recovery to just plain sarcastic comments on Twitter.
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A fan reacted by hoping that the defensive coordinator is fine.
Praying for him ❤️🙏🏼
— Walker (@BravesWrldd) December 18, 2022
Fans were also wishing the DC a speedy recovery
get well king 👑
— Dean Pees Enthusiust (@Chefdev_) December 18, 2022
Consequently, there were people who were wishing the coach the best of luck.
Best of luck to Mr. Pees
— SkinsCards71 (@SCards71) December 18, 2022
However, there were fans who were mocking the injury of the coach.
Bro gave up on the defense before the game
— akoi (@akoifr) December 18, 2022
Another fan accused the Saints of foul play.
Saints always gotta be cheatin
— johny 5 (@BigJohn419) December 18, 2022
There were fans questioning the identity of the player
Who’s the player
— siv ✍🏽 (@siv773) December 18, 2022
Finally, a wholesome fan had some kind words for the coach.
Heal up quick coach, hopefully the team can serve you a W on a silver platter
— Fat Roll Sports🗯 (@FatRollSports) December 18, 2022
All in all, the NFL fanbase had a great amount of support for the coach after he was injured. For the game against the Saints, the interim defensive play caller was Frank Bush.
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Falcons on the injury
Shortly after the incident, Falcons reported the condition of the coach. The coach was rushed to the medical center for testing. After the pre-game altercation, it was found that he was stable, alert, and responsive, per The Falcons Wire. The collision that caused them to rush the DC to the medical center was between the coach and an unidentified New Orleans Saints player.
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 09: Grady Jarrett #97 of the Atlanta Falcons sacks Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter of the game at Raymond James Stadium on October 09, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Hence, the main defensive coordinator of the team is out for now. The question that remains is how will the Atlanta Falcons’ defense fare now?
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