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Five Atlanta Falcons that did not meet expectations in 2015

By Colin Hubbard

Nov 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts cornerback Greg Toler (28) during the first quarter at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts cornerback Greg Toler (28) during the first quarter at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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3) Tevin Coleman, RB

Sep 20, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) runs by New York Giants outside linebacker Mark Herzlich (94) and New York Giants middle linebacker Uani
Sep 20, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) runs by New York Giants outside linebacker Mark Herzlich (94) and New York Giants middle linebacker Uani /

Much like wideout Justin Hardy, rookie running back Tevin Coleman was highly thought of by the Atlanta Falcons fan base and organization. Despite suffering a hamstring injury during training camp, Coleman was named the Falcons’ starting running back and was expected to do big things as a rookie.

Sadly, that never happened.

Coleman suffered a rib injury just a game and a half into his NFL career and the rest is history. In stepped 2nd year running back Devonta Freeman and he never looked back. Freeman went on to rush for over 1,000 yards and scored 14 total touchdowns.

Who knows how the Falcons’ running back situation would have turned out if Coleman wouldn’t have gotten hurt against the New York Giants. The season could have turned out completely different for the two running backs.

Do you feel that regardless of the injury to Coleman, Freeman would have overtaken him as the starter and went on to do what he did? I don’t think you can say that.

Coleman wound up rushing for 392 yards on 87 carries and scored one touchdown. Coleman showed signs that he can in fact be a good running back in the NFL but always seemed to follow it up with a bonehead play.

Coleman’s best run came against the Minnesota Vikings in which he exploded for 46 yards but fumbled to finish the run.

That was Coleman’s season in a nutshell.

Who knows what Coleman’s future holds but it likely isn’t going to be as the Falcons’ starting running back.

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