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Atlanta Falcons News: Alex Mack a huge coup for Atlanta offense

By Freddie Boston

Nov 1, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns center Alex Mack (55) and guard Joel Bitonio (75) sit on the bench during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Cardinals won 34-20. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns center Alex Mack (55) and guard Joel Bitonio (75) sit on the bench during the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Cardinals won 34-20. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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Good morning, Falcons fans. Alex Mack is officially a member of the Atlanta Falcons. Soak that in. There is finally a capable center on the roster — in fact, he’s far more than that. As you sip your morning coffee on day two of free agency, enjoy these articles from the world of the Atlanta Falcons.

Falcons agree to terms with C Alex Mack — AtlantaFalcons.com

Let’s start with the big one. Alex Mack is officially a Falcon. It won’t come cheap, but Atlanta added the best center available in Mack. This will give the offensive line a major boost in 2016. Matt Ryan and Devonta Freeman will both be very happy.

Five things to know about Alex Mack — Andrew Hirsh of AtlantaFalcons.com

Get to know the Falcons’ new center with this article by Andrew Hirsh of AtlantaFalcons.com. This will be a reunion for Mack and Kyle Shanahan in Atlanta.

Falcons agree to terms with QB Matt Schaub — AtlantaFalcons.com

Matt Schaub is home. The quarterback originally drafted by the Falcons will return as the backup to Matt Ryan. Nice pickup.

Atlanta upgrade D-line with Derrick Shelby — Kevin Patra of NFL.com

Last night, the Falcons upgraded their pass rush with former Dolphins defensive lineman Derrick Shelby. Shelby will give Atlanta an immediate upgrade against the run and also offers help getting after the quarterback.

Adrian Clayborn re-signs with Falcons — Vaughn McClure of ESPN

Last year’s free agent signing Adrian Clayborn is coming back on a two-year, $14 million deal. After a solid debut season in Atlanta, Dan Quinn hopes he can build from it and help the anaemic pass rush improve.

A potential new signing for the Falcons

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