Ryan Nielsen fulfills dream to coach in NFL, brings passion to Saints defensive line

He is one guy that isn't talk about much. I know Mike Nolan is getting all the attention because all the linebackers we acquired in the off season. Honestly, my initial reaction to this hiring was "WHO?" Didn't know much about him and his resume wasn't all that impressive. But from his videos and hearing from his former players, he seems very intense and very high on fundamental. These are qualities that were lacking with the d line for a long time. At NC State, his d line was the strength of the defense. Beside Jordan and Fairly, he has quite a number of new or young guys to work with. I am very curious about the development of Rankin, Kikaha, Omeyata, Hendrickson, Davison, and Muhammud under his tutelage.

Keep in mind, his NC State was one of the leader in the nation against the run