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There have been some interesting developments as the Atlanta Falcons wrapped up their last week of organized team activities. From suspensions to position changes, here are nine storylines to watch following the final week of Falcons OTAs.
Jalen Mayfield moves back to college position
Jalen Mayfield didn’t pan out at left guard, but the former third-round pick out of Michigan was moved back to the right tackle position he played in college during OTAs. As much as fans have criticized Mayfield, the team didn’t exactly put him in a position to succeed by throwing him out there at left guard as a rookie. Perhaps moving back to tackle will bring out the best in Mayfield after spending last season on injured reseve.
Williams tore his ACL last week in a non-contact injury. The special teams ace will likely miss the entire 2023 season, head coach Arthur Smith told reporters on Wednesday. Williams rushed for 109 yards on 22 carries last season after converting to running back over the offseason. The Falcons will have to find a new punt returner in 2023.
Could Falcons first-round pick Bijan Robinson be used as a punt returner this season? The versatility of the former Texas star was one of the reasons Atlanta drafted him. While it does make sense to use Robinson in whatever role helps the team most this season, it’s also a bit risky for a top-10 pick to be out there returning punts. We’ll see how it plays out, but this is an interesting storyline to watch going forward.
I found this observation from McElhaney to be interesting because we’ve all been wondering how Nielsen would utilize some of these undersized EDGE guys on the roster like Malone. This also shows that Atlanta’s defense could be a bit of a hybrid with both 4-3 and 3-4 concepts, as many anticipated when Nielsen was hired.
DL Ta’Quon Graham makes return
The Falcons lost defensive lineman Ta’Quon Graham for the season when he injured his knee during the team’s Week 11 win over the Chicago Bears….
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Author : Falcons Wire
Publish date : 2023-06-09 20:00:37
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