The Falcoholic Sep 7, 2019
Dan Quinn opens up about importance of having Keanu Neal, others back on defense
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports He’s happy. Very happy. It goes without saying that the Falcons defense was destroyed by injuries last year. It’s nearly impossible to replace guys like Keanu Neal, Ricardo Allen and Deion Jones without a significant drop-off in performance. That’s not a knock on the guys who stepped up in their absence — I absolutely love what Damontae Kazee and Foye Oluokun did last year and their potential going into this season. Yet guys like Neal, Allen and Jones are special talents. Dan Quinn is excited to have these guys back for another key reason:...
The Falcoholic Aug 24, 2019
Duke Riley and Jermaine Grace outperforming Bruce Carter
Now back from injury, Duke Riley is... good? We don’t know how that happened either. The Falcons are expected to keep five linebackers going into 2019. We know that Deion Jones, Foyesade Oluokun, and De’Vondre Campbell will start in the base defense and are guaranteed roster spots. That means Jermaine Grace, Duke Riley, Bruce Carter, Chase Middleton, Del’Shawn Phillips, Tre’ Crawford, Richie Brown, and Yurik Bethune are battling for two roster spots. The least surprising thing we have seen from the linebackers is Grace looking like a playmaker. Fans will remember him from his time...
