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Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Putting on the blitz
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Falcons resumed practice Wednesday with few people speaking about losing defensive end John Abraham for the next month after lower abdominal surgery. The lack of conversation about the three-time Pro Bowler seemed to stem from the fact that he only has played in parts of two games and that they have gotten used to Chauncey Davis and the rotation that includes Josh Mallard and Paul Carrington.
Coach Jim Mora said Wednesday that the team will probably continue to blitz a lot more without Abraham to generate pressure. At least 5 players will be rushing most of the time, he said, with sprinklings of packages where 6 or 7 defenders are getting after the quarterback. Linebacker Michael Boley added that he’s probably going to line up at rush end between 10-15 times a game to help put rusher on the passer.
