The Atlanta Falcons should delay A.J. Terrell’s return another week

There is a fine line in the NFL between rushing a player back from injury and giving them time to fully heal so that they do not get reinjured. The Atlanta Falcons should take a cautious approach with their star cornerback A.J. Terrell who is making his way back after being injured.

He injured his hamstring in the week seven loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, and as many couch doctors know, a hamstring injury isn’t something you should rush a player back from.

The Atlanta Falcons should give A.J. Terrell more rest against the Chicago Bears

First of all, it is only fitting that the Atlanta Falcons lost A.J. Terrell early in a game against one of the league’s best passing attacks, and that returns to practice as they prepare to take on a team that runs the ball more than anyone. Usually, how things work with this team.

Normally, we would be clamoring for A.J. Terrell to be back on the field for the Atlanta Falcons but this game is one that his position will impact the least.

Obviously, him playing would increase the chances of the Falcons winning, and having him out on the field to defend the few passes the Bears usually throw would be valuable. He is also a good run defender but that isn’t what cornerbacks are paid to do. Throwing him out there too early could be a fast track to him being out for an even longer period of time.

The team just needs to evaluate the scenario and be cautious with one of their best players. Again, the last thing the Falcons need is to lose Terrell for the rest of the season, forcing them to start Cornell Armstrong or Rashad Fenton for the rest of the season.

In the end, they are the experts in the subject, so if they determine that he should play on Sunday, then we have to trust their judgment.