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Atlanta Falcons News: Mohamed Sanu one to watch at OTAs

By Freddie Boston

Nov 5, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) scores a touchdown on a pass from quarterback Andy Dalton (not pictured) in the second half against the Cleveland Browns at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 31-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) scores a touchdown on a pass from quarterback Andy Dalton (not pictured) in the second half against the Cleveland Browns at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 31-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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How will Mohamed Sanu perform at the Atlanta Falcons’ OTAs over the next month? That, a closer look at Deion Jones and more in the Dirty Bird Daily.

Good morning, Falcons fans. The team’s OTAs are underway which means we are a step closer to the start of the season. OTAs give the players and coaches an opportunity to learn and set the building blocks for training camp, which is where the real work begins. Now is time to build on the first two phases of the offseason program and continue to work towards camp.

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

Julio Jones’ new complement one to watch as Falcons start OTAs — Vaughn McClure of ESPN

Mohamed Sanu was signed to complement Julio Jones as the Falcons’ No. 2 receiver. We’ll catch out first real glimpse of Sanu as a Falcon in OTAs. These practices are all about the players getting in sync and learning together as opposed to showing off what they can do, but he is still one of the players to watch in May and June.

Atlanta Falcons 2016 Rookie Scouting Report: Deion Jones — Aaron Freeman of FalcFans.com

Deion Jones offers speed and athleticism to the Falcons’ defense. Aaron Freeman has put together a scouting report on Jones, looking at what he can bring to Dan Quinn’s defense in a position that required attention in the offseason.

Film study with Falcons coaches — Jeanna Thomas of The Falcoholic

The Falcons have decided to do something a little different this offseason, as they give media members the opportunity to watch film with them. The idea is to explain the ideas behind the philosophy and plan of the team moving forward, to which the media can then better present the ideas to the fans. It’s a very interesting move being made by the Falcons coaches, and one well worth following.

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Falcons injury update after day one of OTAs — Kelsey Conway of AtlantaFalcons.com

Devin Hester, Chris Chester and James Stone didn’t participate in the first day of Falcons OTAs, while Grady Jarrett was also held out. These injuries will be monitored as the offseason program progresses.

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