I thought Nolan was a tad overrated as the defense seemed to fold in big moments all season and didn't take that next step after a really successful 10-11 season.
Nolan still one of best defensive coordinators in league. Lets not play the he's not here so he is not that good card. Our players just didnt perform well enough still was 15th in defense this year and top 10 last year and as for not wanting to be here who knows. He was smart to leave for Atlanta though, I mean cmon we interviewed Bowles and did not even look at him. He goes to a playoff team which will be better for his career in long run probably.
he might have just left a playoff team with philbin coming in and atlanta aint nothing special.
I remember reading on this site that he lost play calling responsibility mid way through the season (which coincides with the improved defensive play)