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Atlanta Falcons News: What did we learn in OTAs?

By Freddie Boston

May 26, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan throws on the field during OTA at Falcons Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
May 26, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan throws on the field during OTA at Falcons Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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What did we learn from the Atlanta Falcons’ OTAs, which have now concluded? Justin Hardy was among those who impressed. That and more in the Dirty Bird Daily.

Good morning, Falcons fans. It may be Monday, but that means we’re a week closer to the start of the NFL season. We’re now just 12 and a half weeks away from the curtain raiser between the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos. In under 13 weeks, the Falcons will get their season underway against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

OTAs are now in the books, and the Falcons’ mandatory minicamp awaits this week. This is the final stop before training camp begins at the end of July. The football season is almost here.

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

Hardy impressing early in OTAs — Andrew Hirsh of AtlantaFalcons.com

Justin Hardy will be expected to make a jump in his second season, and he’s been impressing in OTAs. Hardy can be a useful contributor on an offense looking to rebound in 2016, and he can do his most damage in the short to intermediate passing game.

Falcons happy to get Hooper back — D. Orlando Ledbetter of AJC.com

As Stanford’s academic calendar wasn’t complete, rookie tight end Austin Hooper wasn’t able to practice over the past three weeks, but he will be back for this week’s mandatory minicamp. The Falcons will be relieved to get him back in the practice facility able to get him up to speed ahead of his debut campaign in the NFL.

Five things learned from Falcons OTAs — D. Orlando Ledbetter of AJC.com

What did we learn from the Falcons’ OTAs? D. Orlando Ledbetter gives his break down of five things they taught us about the 2016 team. It’s still early in the offseason program but small steps are made along the road to training camp.

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