FalconsIn2012 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Love what I’ve been hearing about our rookies in the secondary, Cominsky & our 4-7 wide receivers. Falcons 2019 training camp: 10 biggest storylines after four days Matt Tabeek DIGITAL MANAGING EDITOR FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – The Falcons players are enjoying a day off and Friday and it’s worth looking at the biggest storylines following the first four-day block of AT&T Atlanta Falcons Training Camp. When camp kicked off on Monday, it definitely had what Dan Quinn referred to as a “family reunion” kind of feel to it as some familiar faces were back on the practice fields, including safeties Keanu Neal and Ricardo Allen. Both missed the majority of the 2018 season due to season-ending injuries, and it was unclear whether they’d be ready for camp. RELATED CONTENT Takeaways: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 Galleries: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 Got questions about the Falcons? Ask Beek Tabeek: Much hinges upon Freeman in 2019 Complete coverage of Falcons training camp Julio Jones and Deion Jones were also camp participants right off the bat, too. Both are coming back from foot injuries and the Falcons’ star wideout is easing his way back into a full-go (more on that below). So, without further ado, let’s jump right in. 10. Young receivers catching people’s attention When Julio Jones, Mohamed Sanu and Calvin Ridley are taking reps in practice, it’s tough to get noticed or, dare I say, stand out. But that’s exactly what Russell Gage, Devin Gray, Christian Blake, Kahlil Lewis and Marcus Green have done during the first block of camp. Gage carried his offseason momentum into camp, running a nice curl route against starting corner Desmond Trufant on Monday. On Tuesday, Gray beat Atlanta’s defense right down the middle catching a home-run touchdown pass. Green flashed, getting the best of rookie Kendall Sheffield during 7-on-7 drills. Lewis torched Ryan Neal deep on a one-on-one drill, two days after he made a nice sideline grab over a defender. 9. Falcons secondary steals the show on Day 4 The Falcons defensive backs and receivers went head-to-head in man-on-man passing drills Thursday and it was … intense, to put it mildly. As you’d expect, players were competing (some for a roster spot) – and there’s was plenty of jersey grabbing, contact and even some trash talking. The usual playmakers stood out. Damontae Kazee picked off a pass and also made a couple of pass break-ups during an 11-on-11 drills. Trufant also made a handful of pass break-ups. But it’s the play of some of the rookie draft picks, specifically Jordan Miller and Kendall Sheffield, that had to be encouraging for a defensive unit that slipped in several statistical categories in 2018. Both Miller and Sheffield have stood out at times, making plays on the ball and hauling in interceptions. 8. Rookie John Cominsky takes reps with starters When breaking down John Cominsky’s skill sets, Dan Quinn noted how the rookie’s combination of length and speed will allow him to play both inside and outside along the defensive line. For the rest, click: https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-2019-training-camp-10-biggest-storylines-after-four-days Tim Mazetti, Ergo Proxy, Charles Wright and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mazetti Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Good read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconsIn2012 Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Tim Mazetti said: Good read. I like the corner-receiver video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantafan21 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Interested in seeing how those WRs as well as our young CBs perform in the preseason. Both could play a big role in the regular season and beyond, especially the CBs. Ergo Proxy and FalconsIn2012 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Tzu 7 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 “Iron sharpens Iron?” i didn’t see #11, #12, or #18.... So is the 3rd team oline going against the 3rd team dline iron sharpening iron? Boise Falcon Fan, falcons007 and Flying Falcon 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconsIn2012 Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 26 minutes ago, Sun Tzu 7 said: “Iron sharpens Iron?” i didn’t see #11, #12, or #18.... So is the 3rd team oline going against the 3rd team dline iron sharpening iron? Well maybe plastic molds plastic would have been more accurate...lol rogueleadersf, Sun Tzu 7 and Boise Falcon Fan 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcons007 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 41 minutes ago, Sun Tzu 7 said: “Iron sharpens Iron?” i didn’t see #11, #12, or #18.... So is the 3rd team oline going against the 3rd team dline iron sharpening iron? My thoughts exactly. Probably that explains ton of interceptions in the camp. Sun Tzu 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1989Fan Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 This is after last weeks camp practices right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTCrunkler Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 55 minutes ago, FalconsIn2020 said: Well maybe plastic molds plastic would have been more accurate...lol Hey plastic can be formed into spears that could pierce too. FalconsIn2012 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconsIn2012 Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 Just now, VTCrunkler said: Hey plastic can be formed into spears that could pierce too. I like the way you think VTCrunkler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTCrunkler Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 4 minutes ago, FalconsIn2020 said: I like the way you think Can plastic sharpen iron? No. But can plastic sharpen plastic. Debatable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boise Falcon Fan Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 I stopped reading this guy's articles a long time ago. Never seems to truly critique the team, and its moves. Just a rah, rah, yes man. Can't believe a word of his biased opinions. #Terrible Don't @ me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconsIn2012 Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 28 minutes ago, VTCrunkler said: Can plastic sharpen iron? No. But can plastic sharpen plastic. Debatable I’m sure you could mold plastic in such a way that it would sharpen iron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconsIn2012 Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 Just now, Boise Falcon Fan said: I stopped reading this guy's articles a long time ago. Never seems to truly critique the team, and its moves. Just a rah, rah, yes man. Can't believe a word of his biased opinions. #Terrible Don't @ me! I am the author of the article. You’re dead to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTCrunkler Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 14 minutes ago, FalconsIn2020 said: I’m sure you could mold plastic in such a way that it would sharpen iron So steel or iron is 4.5 on the mohs scale and according to this website plastics are a 1. But who knows? Plastics can be made to resist all types of things. They both have different t inherent properties so it’s hard to compare materials. But it hardend and shaper Like a spear it could be formidable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boise Falcon Fan Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 1 hour ago, FalconsIn2020 said: I am the author of the article. You’re dead to me. That's fine. I just got tired of the rah, rah stuff. I like truth, and if my team isn't meeting the mark, I want some honest critiques. Not asking for a smackdown, but some truth would be nice. I realize you are paid by the Falcons, so you probably have to say what you say, but I don't have to read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrthoPTSD Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Really going to keep my eye on Comminsky. Funny with the improved depth Im looking forward to watching whole game, as opposed to some of the scrubs in last few years just became unwatchable. Hope Benkardt gets decent time to throw to these young receivers tonite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconsIn2012 Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 13 minutes ago, Boise Falcon Fan said: That's fine. I just got tired of the rah, rah stuff. I like truth, and if my team isn't meeting the mark, I want some honest critiques. Not asking for a smackdown, but some truth would be nice. I realize you are paid by the Falcons, so you probably have to say what you say, but I don't have to read it. I was joking, bro octoslash 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawgsjw Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 4 hours ago, Sun Tzu 7 said: “Iron sharpens Iron?” i didn’t see #11, #12, or #18.... So is the 3rd team oline going against the 3rd team dline iron sharpening iron? Everyone knows ceramics or diamonds are superior to sharpening than iron. So maybe the saying fits with these 3rd teams. lol FalconsIn2012 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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