Dirty Bird Daily: Latest Atlanta Falcons News
Good morning, Falcons fans. It’s the weekend at last, and there’s plenty of good articles to read this Saturday morning. Here’s all the news from the world of the Atlanta Falcons.
The ideal 2015 Falcons starting offensive line — John Buhler of ATL All Day
"Atlanta was one of the worst teams at running the football these last several years. The offensive line has not done well in either run blocking or pass protection for a few seasons. With a new regime coming into town, who should form the 2015 Atlanta Falcons starting offensive line?"
Podcast: Looking at Falcons’ WRs — FOX Sports
"As the team takes the field to install the offense — as well as the rest of the schemes — FOX Sports South will spend the months leading up to training camp speaking about expectations for the Falcons on a position-by-position basis."
Could Chris Chester start at center? — FalconsM5 of The Falcoholic
"Falcons center Joe Hawley tore his ACL in week 4, but has been expected to be ready for week 1. That assumption may be wrong, per ESPN’s Adam Caplan, who has been on top of the Chris Chesternews this offseason."
Hageman taking huge steps in year 2 — Andrew Hirsh of AtlantaFalcons.com
"When the Falcons tabbed Ra’Shede Hageman in the 2014 NFL Draft, management understood he’d be something of a project. Thomas Dimitroff and Co. knew he wouldn’t be a major contributor right away like some of the other players available at 37th overall. They knew there were safer bets to be made, but they saw potential in him."
Rumors: Julio deal unlikely before Dez, Demaryius — Lauren Moranor of SportsWorldReport.com
"According to ESPN’s Vaughn McClure, negotiations for Jones’ contract are underway, but clearly no progress has been made. Thomas Dimitroff stated that he was confident the team would get a new contract complete, but so far nothing has come from it."