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Atlanta Falcons News: Is there hope yet for Devin Hester?

By Freddie Boston

Dec 13, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Devin Hester (17) returns a punt in the second half against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Panthers defeated the Falcons 38-0. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Devin Hester (17) returns a punt in the second half against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Panthers defeated the Falcons 38-0. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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How far away are the Atlanta Falcons from a Super Bowl? Is there hope for Devin Hester yet? That and more is answered in the Dirty Bird Daily.

Good morning, Falcons fans. It’s Monday morning, but hey, at least we’re a little bit closer to the start of the 2016 season. Atlanta host Tampa Bay in under 17 weeks. Which, OK, is still a long time away, but it’s under four months now.

As you sip your coffee this fine (or not so fine) Monday morning, enjoy these Falcons articles from around the internet.

Why physicality matters for the Falcons — The DW of The Falcoholic

When Dan Quinn said he wanted his team to be ‘fast and physical’ back in 2015, he meant it. This was no buzzword or catchphrase. There’s good reason why he wants more physicality on his roster, and it speaks volumes as to why the Falcons opted for safety Keanu Neal in the first round of the draft. Neal’s play is built on aggression.

Atlanta sports: Who is the next championship contender? — Kathryn Morrison of ATL All Day

Looking at the major sports franchises in Atlanta, which has the best opportunity to compete for a championship? The Falcons still feel some way off from the bright lights of the Super Bowl with the defense still very much a work in progress.

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Devin Hester recently received strongest vote of confidence yet from Falcons staff — Dave Choate of The Falcoholic

Maybe there’s some hope for Devin Hester, after all. The return man has received some positive words from head coach Dan Quinn, perhaps indicating he will in fact be apart of the team’s plans entering 2016. There has been plenty of speculation regarding his future, particularly when the Falcons drafted receiver Devin Fuller in the seventh round.

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