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Friday, July 25, 2008
Let’s get this party started
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Editor’s Note: Steve Wyche’s live blog has come to an end. If you still want to ask Steve questions, please do so and he’ll get around to answering them once he has an opportunity.
Well, things are about to officially get rolling with the Falcons as they open training camp Saturday at team headquarters in Flowery Branch.
I’m going to kick things off with a little bit of news that popped up this morning.
Veteran defensive tackle Grady Jackson met with top Falcons’ officials this morning and they are working on contract terms to bring the massive D-lineman back to Atlanta. A deal could be done in time for Jackson to participate in Saturday morning’s workouts. Jackson also has been speaking with New England and Oakland.
Jackson, who was unexpectedly and controversially waived by the Falcons during the 2007 season, would come back to the team where he was the most productive interior defensive lineman before he was cut. Jackson also would re-join head coach Mike Smith and defensive line coach Ray Hamilton, who coached him in Jacksonville, where Jackson signed after being let go by the Falcons.
Bringing Jackson back also could be a signal that Trey Lewis, the rookie who replaced Jackson, isn’t healing from two knee operations in time for preseason.
Now that that’s out of the way, I’m open for all questions. I will do my best to get to as many questions as I can. This should be good. You guys are always insightful and I look forward to helping out as much as possible.
Steve
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