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Atlanta Falcons News: Keanu Neal exceeding expectations already

By Freddie Boston

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Keanu Neal (Florida) is selected by the Atlanta Falcons as the number seventeen overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Keanu Neal (Florida) is selected by the Atlanta Falcons as the number seventeen overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Atlanta Falcons first round pick Keanu Neal is already exceeding expectations according to head coach Dan Quinn. That and more in the Dirty Bird Daily.

Good morning, Falcons fans. We are now just 86 days away from the start of the regular season, which as you know means a rivalry game with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the last time inside the Georgia Dome.

Minicamp is now over and we begin the ‘dead zone’ between now and training camp, which begins on July 27. It’s the quietest time on the NFL calendar, but we will be far from quiet here at Blogging Dirty.

As you sip your coffee this fine Friday morning, enjoy these Falcons articles from around the internet.

Falcons’ first-rounder Keanu Neal gets up to speed rather quickly — Vaughn McClure of ESPN

Keanu Neal will be expected to take on a key role in the Falcons’ defensive backfield this season, and head coach Dan Quinn has praised Neal for already exceeding expectations. Let’s hope it translates into on-field success.

Matt Ryan, other Falcons call plays on last day of minicamp — Vaughn McClure of ESPN

The Falcons had some fun on the final day of minicamp. As the likes of Matt Ryan, Matt Schaub and Paul Worrilow were allowed to rest, they took on the role of calling plays on offense and defense. Maybe Ryan is the successor to Kyle Shanahan. Or maybe not.

FalcFans podcast: Get your message out in a non-annoying way — Aaron Freeman of FalcFans.com

In the latest edition of the FalcFans podcast, Aaron Freeman and Allen Strk return to discuss a number of Falcons topics. In this edition, they discuss Ra’Shede Hageman’s position switch, Akeem King and the linebacker depth chart.

Next: Atlanta Falcons: Everyone is shining bright at minicamp

Building the perfect NFC South fantasy team — Dave Choate of The Falcoholic

You’re building a fantasy football team but have to use only NFC South players. Who do you go for? Julio Jones is a must, but what other wide receivers would you select? Kelvin Benjamin? Mike Evans? Which running back would you opt for?

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