Dirty Bird Daily: Latest Atlanta Falcons News
Good morning, Atlanta Falcons fans. It’s Saturday, so put your feet up, sit back and enjoy the morning news and links from the world of the Falcons.
Devin Hester has shot at another ESPY — Vaughn McClure of ESPN
"Hester was nominated in this year’s category of Best Record-Breaking Performance for his 20th career return touchdown last season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Hester returned a punt 62 yards for a score in the Falcons’ 56-14 dismantling of the Bucs."
NFL training camp FAQ & schedule for Falcons — Dave Choate of The Falcoholic
"By now you’re likely familiar with the basic outline of training camp, and how critical it can be for players trying to win starting jobs and roster spots. You may not know exactly how training camp works, however, and so we’ve prepared a quick and easy guide to what the Falcons can and cannot do this July and August."
Falcons training camp profile: Julio Jones — Kelsey Kay of Rant Sports
"If all goes well in 2015 training camp, Julio Jones could be primed for the best year of his career yet. With the Atlanta Falcons‘ offense now under Kyle Shanahan, Jones is likely to tear up the field. Shanahan is known for his propensity to put an intense focus on one receiver, and it seems inevitable that with a good training camp and the right relationships developing, Jones will be that guy for him."
Dan Quinn clarifies Herschel Walker comments — Chris Mortensen of ESPN
"Despite glowing words regarding 53-year-old Herschel Walker, Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn clarified Friday that his admiration for the former star running back was not an invitation to the team’s training camp."