Atlanta Falcons News: Vic Beasley excited for position change

Nov 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) drops back to pass as Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley Jr. (44) pursues against Indianapolis Colts offensive guard Joe Reitz (76) in the first quarter of their game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) drops back to pass as Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley Jr. (44) pursues against Indianapolis Colts offensive guard Joe Reitz (76) in the first quarter of their game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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How is the Atlanta Falcons center position shaping up now with the addition of Alex Mack? Will Mercedes-Benz Stadium host a Super Bowl? That and more in the Dirty Bird Daily.

Good morning, Falcons fans. Well, it’s the start of another week. Shake off the Monday blues with the knowledge we’re just 15 weeks and three days away from the start of the regular season. And what more fun way to kickoff the regular season than to see Denver spank Carolina for the second time in eight months?

That would be a lot of fun to watch. In today’s Dirty Bird Daily, there is plenty of focus on the Falcons’ center position. Also, will the Falcons’ new stadium get to host one of the 2019, 2020 or 2021 Super Bowls? The decision will be revealed tomorrow for all three years.

As you sip your coffee this

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Monday morning, enjoy these Falcons articles from around the internet.

Falcons roster review: Center belongs to Alex Mack — Dave Choate of The Falcoholic

How are the Falcons’ group of centers shaping up this summer? Center was a position of need entering the offseason, and they obliged by paying Alex Mack to make the jump from Cleveland. How does the depth chart now shape up with Mack involved, and what does it mean for the other centers?

NFL will decide Tuesday if Atlanta gets Super Bowl — Tim Tucker of AJC.com

Levi’s Stadium and U.S. Bank Stadium were awarded future Super Bowls before they had opened. Will the Falcons’ beautiful new home, Mercedes-Benz Stadium also feature a future Super Bowl? We’ll find out on Tuesday whether Atlanta has been successful in its bid to land either the 2019, 2020 or 2021 Super Bowl. It deserves it.

Next: Ranking the top five NFC offenses

Beasley excited to move to SAM linebacker — Andrew Hirsh of AtlantaFalcons.com

There aren’t many bigger fans of Vic Beasley’s position move than Beasley himself. The second-year man is excited to show off his versatility as he takes on a bigger role in Dan Quinn’s defense. Beasley will still get the opportunity to rush the passer in nickel packages.