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Thursday, October 4, 2007
J-Rock might get more of the rock
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Much of the focus with the Falcons this week has centered around improving the running game, for the Tennessee Titans — and beyond.
Today, coach Bobby Petrino and running backs coach Ollie Wilson said backup tailback Jerious Norwood has to start getting more carries.
Norwood has averaged just more than 7 carries a game, which have resulted in 124 total yards (4.3 yards per carry). Norwood also has eight receptions and has been returning kickoffs since Week 2 vs. Jacksonville.
Whether the desire to get Norwood more carries leads to a reduction of totes for starter Warrick Dunn is unknown. The flow of the game will dictate that.
The coaching staff does seem to recognize that the success of the passing game is going to lead opponents not stacking the box with eight players, which could open space for Norwood to re-emerge as Atlanta’s most dangerous game-breaking threat.
