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Atlanta Falcons News: What you need to know ahead of minicamp

By Freddie Boston

Jul 31, 2015; Flowery Branch, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn (right) talks to General Manager Thomas Dimitroff on the field during training camp at Flowery Branch Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 31, 2015; Flowery Branch, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn (right) talks to General Manager Thomas Dimitroff on the field during training camp at Flowery Branch Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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What do we need to know before the Atlanta Falcons kick off their mandatory minicamp? That and more in Tuesday’s Dirty Bird Daily.

Good morning, Falcons fans. Today marks the start of mandatory minicamp which runs through Thursday. This is the final step of the offseason before training camp begins on July 27. After Thursday, we enter the ‘dead zone’ of the NFL calendar when not much goes on, unless you’re checking out Blogging Dirty of course. This place never sleeps.

The NFL season gets underway in 12 and a half weeks, too, so at least there’s that to look forward to. For now, sit back with your coffee this fine Tuesday morning and enjoy these Falcons articles from around the internet.

Falcons’ Tevin Coleman: Shower concussion was no joke — Vaughn McClure of ESPN

When Tevin Coleman missed time last season with a concussion he suffered after slipping in the shower, many were left scratching their heads. But it was no joke. Coleman recalled the story, in what was his first severe concussion. Given he plays the running back position, the shower isn’t where you would expect him to suffer his first long concussion.

What to know for Falcons’ first day of minicamp — Dave Choate of The Falcoholic

The Falcons’ minicamp gets underway today, which means the road to the regular season rolls on. What do we need to know about minicamp before its get underway? Dave Choate fills us in.

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Atlanta Falcons Takeaways From Last Week — Aaron Freeman of FalcFans.com

This is always a fun read. This week, Aaron Freeman breaks down the Falcons’ struggles on offense last season, with a focus on Kyle Shanahan. Will Dan Quinn’s future be in any doubt should Shanahan’s offense struggle again. Would it be Shanahan’s final year in Atlanta? Very interesting piece and well worth your time today.

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