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Dan Quinn refuses to let comments about 'weak' defense impact Falcons

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Nov 1, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn argues a call with official Tony Veteri (36) as defensive back Phillip Adams (20) watches in the fourth quarter of their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Georgia Dome. The Buccaneers won 23-20 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 1, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn argues a call with official Tony Veteri (36) as defensive back Phillip Adams (20) watches in the fourth quarter of their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Georgia Dome. The Buccaneers won 23-20 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports Jason Getz USA TODAY Sports

When the report dropped that the San Francisco 49ers had reportedly waited to start Blaine Gabbert until facing the "weak" Atlanta defense, it was the definition of something for the Falcons to put on their bulletin board.

Well, head coach Dan Quinn apparently isn't on board with that, according to Andrew Hirsh of AtlantaFalcons.com.

When asked about the topic again, Quinn did have a one-liner to give about the subject, per the team's official Twitter.

Quinn may not want to let something like this impact his team, but you can bet that the defense heard the rumors, and have taken note of them heading into the Week 9 matchup.