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Atlanta Falcons News: Second-round draft pick Deion Jones excites

By Freddie Boston

Nov 28, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers linebacker Deion Jones (45) tackles Texas A&M Aggies running back Tra Carson (5) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. LSU defeated Texas A&M Aggies 19-7. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers linebacker Deion Jones (45) tackles Texas A&M Aggies running back Tra Carson (5) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. LSU defeated Texas A&M Aggies 19-7. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports /
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Good morning, Falcons fans. It’s Tuesday morning and we can reflect on the latest group of rookies joining the roster. There’s still plenty of reaction from the 2016 NFL Draft — did the Atlanta Falcons get what they needed to help them become playoff contenders moving forward?

As you sip your coffee this fine Tuesday morning, enjoy these articles from around the internet.

Falcons linebacker Paul Worrilow welcomes his competition, literally — Vaughn McClure of ESPN

Many times in the NFL, players don’t take too well to their team drafting someone at the same position. After all, the rookie could be there to take his job. But Paul Worrilow isn’t phased, and he’s actually welcomed the rookie linebackers with open arms, highlighting the tight knit group the Falcons have at linebacker.

Devin Hester expects to be an Atlanta Falcon, if healthy — Vaughn McClure of ESPN

Devin Hester’s status is still unknown at this stage, but the fact the Falcons drafted speedy wideout/returner Devin Fuller doesn’t necessarily mean Hester’s time is up. Will Atlanta go from one Devin to another? It could happen, but don’t be surprised if Hester comes back to town.

Falcons excited about Deion Jones’ speed — Sonny Shipp of 247Sports.com

Dan Quinn loves speed on both sides of the football, and linebacker Deion Jones will inject a ton of speed on defense. The Falcons are excited about what he can bring to the front seven, particularly when dropping into coverage, which is an area the defense struggled badly at last term.

Next: Deion Jones will run Paul Worrilow out of town

NFL Draft grades: The Falcoholic staff break down the Falcons’ 2016 class — The Falcoholic

Our friends at The Falcoholic have put together their thoughts on the Falcons’ draft class. What was the Falcons’ best pick and what was the worst?

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