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Thursday, November 1, 2007
O-line feeling a little frisky
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Although second-year player Quinn Ojinnaka will make his first start at left tackle for the Falcons this weekend — it’s the third change at left tackle this season — Atlanta’s offensive linemen feel the team will finally be able to establish the run vs. San Francisco Sunday.
An emphasis has been put on establishing the run to set up the play-action pass, according to some players. Though they would not reveal what they’ve seen in the 49ers defense, there is optimism that the Falcons front can get some push and create seams for Warrick Dunn and Jerious Norwood to exploit.
San Francisco uses a 3-4 front, which the Falcons don’t see much, and they boast a super-stud at middle linebacker, Patrick Willis. Willis is among the NFL’s top tacklers and is a leading candidate to be the defensive rookie of the year.
As for the usage at running backs, Norwood said things have been set up for him to get more touches but he did not say if that meant more carries or receptions.
In other developments, the Falcons signed Tim Anderson to back up Trey Lewis at nose tackle. Anderson likely will take the place of injured backup nose tackle Montavious Stanley (knee).
Anderson was cut two weeks ago by Buffalo, where he spent the past four seasons and started 17 games. There seems to be an attraction to former Bills players as Anderson is the third player the Falcons have signed this season from Buffalo.
Deep snapper Mike Schneck and tackle Terrance Pennington are the others.
