Quotes about the changes,

Here is some of what was said after the Falcons announced their decision to retain general manager Thomas Dimitroff and head coach Dan Quinn for the 2020 season:

“I’m a more patient owner than I was in my earlier years.”

— Arthur Blank at news conference “It’s my belief that this leadership group can get us there more quickly than any other approach we could have taken. … This gives us the best opportunity in 2020.” — Arthur Blank at news conference “Over the last two seasons our results on the field have not met our standard or the expectations of our fans. I understand our fans’ disappointment and frustration because I’ve felt every bit of it as well. That said, our focus must be on giving our franchise the best opportunity to win next year and beyond. I have long believed that continuity in leadership is very important across all our businesses, and the football team is no different in that regard. After weighing several factors, including our team’s statistical turnaround and our players’ focus and effort the second half of the season, I feel the decision to retain Thomas (Dimitroff) and Dan (Quinn), with Rich (McKay) providing close day-today oversight of the football operation, will provide the timeliest route for the Atlanta Falcons to return to contention in 2020 and beyond.” — Arthur Blank in team statement “I said it is because of you players. Not every coach can say their players fought for them.” — Dan Quinn at news conference on addressing team “For me, I felt like I took on too much at times. I learned that, and I fixed that. … I recognize there is a problem, and I’m not one to sit on his hands and not do anything about it.” — Dan Quinn at news conference “I think whenever you make a decision that is as impactful as this one, you need to focus on what is most important. In our case, I think what Arthur came to the conclusion of was winning was the most important. That’s what fans … that’s why they are fans of the Falcons. They want to win. In continuity, Arthur felt it gave us the best opportunity to win.” — Rich McKay in team video “For us, going forward, the trial and error period, we have to get rid of that. We have to be able to start fast. We don’t have any mulligans. We have to come out day in and day out and put that work in. We have to perform on game day.” — Defensive tackle Grady Jarrett “We were going to continue to stress that we are a winning organization.” — GM Thomas Dimitroff at news conference