Dan Quinn is an optimistic guy.

The Atlanta Falcons head coach is always quick to point out the good in any bad situation. So after the Falcons' 17-6 loss to the Miami Dolphins in their third preseason game, Quinn was placid after a pretty inauspicious game.

"I love when the adversity comes. I thought it was good teaching for our team," he said.

Quinn was pleased with his guys in the trenches on both sides of the ball. He thought the offensive line protected the quarterback well.

Now comes the bad.

"I don't feel like we played up to our standard in terms of all across the board."

Quinn wasn't happy with the run game; Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman combined for a total of 14 yards. He wasn't happy with the seven missed tackles, nor Ryan Tannehill's sweep off the read-option, finding a huge gap in the defense. And although Desmond Trufant had a nice interception that ended the Dolphins' first offensive drive, Quinn thought there were opportunities for more turnovers.

Quinn wasn't happy about all of that.

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Notice how Matt Ryan's name did not come up.

Ryan has yet to throw for a touchdown in the preseason, and he threw an interception in the red-zone Thursday, causing Falcons fans everywhere to suffer from flashbacks of 2015 when turnovers and issues in the red-zone were a recurring theme.

"I wouldn't say it was his best game," Quinn said, calling Ryan's interception a "red flag in the game."

But all in all, Quinn is actually quite pleased with Ryan's performance in camp and the preseason.

"He's on point," Quinn said. "I think Matt's had about 10 practices in a row where the defense hasn't even sniffed the ball."

Ryan's interception was a forced throw into double coverage, and Quinn and Ryan both know he should have looked for another receiver. But Quinn will not let people think for a second they saw the same Ryan from 2015, who threw for 16 interceptions, out on the field Thursday night in Orlando.

"That is totally not the case. I can't stress that enough," he said. "As for a recurring theme, that just hasn't been the case."

Quinn isn't phased by the questions of whether or not his team has progressed since 2015 after big roster moves and more time to get acclimated with Kyle Shanahan's offensive system, which many think is to blame for Ryan's struggles. Quinn would rather be having this discussion sooner than later.

"I'm pumped that we had some adversity come our way and not play at our best. I'd much rather have this conversation now, where I can get on them in the meeting room today and expect to see the results change this week in practice."

Here it is, the final week of practice. Let's see if the changes come.

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PHOTOS | Atlanta Falcons vs. Miami Dolphins <p>Aug 25, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs with the ball against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports</p> Atlanta Falcons running back Gus Johnson (35) warms up before the game against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Aug 25, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (93) looks on before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Aug 25, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) runs with the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Aug 25, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) warms up before a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports Aug 25, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi (23) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal (22) during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports Aug 25, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) drops back to attempt a pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

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