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Atlanta Falcons News: Jalen Collins suspended for four games

By Freddie Boston

Nov 29, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Jake Matthews (70) tries to block Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) who sacks Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the second half at the Georgia Dome. The Vikings defeated the Falcons 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Jake Matthews (70) tries to block Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) who sacks Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the second half at the Georgia Dome. The Vikings defeated the Falcons 20-10. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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It’s the weekend, at long last! Good morning Atlanta Falcons fans and welcome to the Dirty Bird Daily, your home of the latest Falcons news. It’s not all rosy today as cornerback Jalen Collins was handed a four-game suspension by the NFL, leaving the Falcons thin at cornerback. Will they now turn to the position in the 2016 NFL Draft?

As you sip your coffee this morning, enjoy these articles from the world of the Atlanta Falcons.

Matt Ryan is the third-most hit quarterback since 2012 — Dave Choate of The Falcoholic

A little tip for NFL teams: If you want your offense to run at its optimum, ensure your quarterback doesn’t get hit regularly. Since 2012, Matt Ryan is the third-most hit quarterback in the league. The only two quarterbacks hit more are Ryan Tannehill and Andrew Luck. The beating Luck takes on a weekly basis finally caught up with him in 2015 as he suffered through ribs injuries and then a lacerated kidney. Yikes. Keep Ryan protected please.

Jalen Collins suspended 4 games for violating league’s PED policy — Vaughn McClure of ESPN

It’s been a tough start to the NFL for cornerback Jalen Collins, the Falcons’ second-round draft choice in 2015. After a disappointing season on the field, Collins has been slapped with a four-game suspension in 2016 for violating the league’s PED policy. What does this mean for the cornerback position? Surely it becomes a greater need in the upcoming draft.

Next: What to expect from Justin Hardy in 2016

How creatively is Kyle Shanahan going to use Mohamed Sanu, anyways? — Dave Choate of The Falcoholic

Don’t expect to just see Mohamed Sanu catching passes from Matt Ryan. There’s a good chance he’ll take some handoffs and possibly even throw some passes himself. Sanu is a versatile player and can be used on a number of gadget and exotic plays. Kyle Shanahan will find it too tempting to resist.

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