Dirty Bird Daily: Latest Atlanta Falcons News
Good morning, Atlanta Falcons fans. It’s Wednesday, and we are getting closer to the weekend. Here’s all the latest Falcons news from around the internet.
Falcons had RT Tyler Polumbus in for workout — D. Orlando Ledbetter of AJC.com
"Polumbus, 30, is 6-foot-7 and 302 pounds, has played in 98 NFL games with 57 starts. He started at right tackle for Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan 2011-2013. He started four of five games in 2011, when he split the season between Washington and Seattle. He started 15 of 15 games in 2012 and 16 of 16 in 2013."
Falcons’ decision to retain Armstong, Cox, Robiskie was genius — John Buhler of Atlanta All Day
"Rather than bringing in an entirely new coaching staff, Quinn elected to keep three coaches from the old regime in Flowery Branch. Quinn chose wisely as I would have kept the same three coaches on staff that he did: Special Teams Coordinator Keith Armstrong, Defensive Line Coach Bryan Cox, and Wide Receivers Coach Terry Robiskie."
Grady Jarrett, Bryan Cox form strong bond already — Andrew Hirsh of AtlantaFalcons.com
"Defensive line coach Bryan Cox gained widespread popularity during last summer’s HBO Hard Knocks documentary series, as his distinct sense of humor and abrasive teaching style resonated with the audience. Fifth round draft pick Grady Jarrett, who joined the Falcons well-aware of Cox’s disposition, is now getting a first-hand taste of what it’s like to play for the stern mentor."
Potential Falcons’ target claimed by Buccaneers — Pat Yasinskas of ESPN
"Swearinger will get a chance to compete for a starting safety job along withBradley McDougald, Major Wright and Chris Conte. Greene is expected to be a backup linebacker and a regular on special teams."
Falcons sign third round pick Tevin Coleman — Vaughn McClure of ESPN
"Coleman, a running back from Indiana, is the sixth of seven Falcons draft choices to sign a contract. First-round pick Vic Beasley, the No. 8 overall selection in the NFL draft, is the lone Atlanta draftee unsigned."