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Friday, September 5, 2008
Fast Friday is over, now it’s game time
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Falcons just finished their final practice before the Thomas Dimitroff and Mike Smith era gets underway at the Georgia Dome on Sunday.
“Fast Fridays” is what they call it. That’s where players work fast and get ready for game day speed.
The Falcons are slated to send 11 different starters onto the field on offense and defense, including three rookies: quarterback Matt Ryan, left tackle Sam Baker and middle linebacker Curtis Lofton.
Other new starters from last season’s regular season finale are right guard Harvey Dahl (for Kynan Forney), tight end Ben Hartsock (Alge Crumpler), wide receiver Michael Jenkins (Joe Horn), running back Michael Turner (Warrick Dunn), defensive tackle Grady Jackson (Montavious Stanley) weakside linebacker Keith Brooking (Demorrio Williams), left cornerback Brent Grimes (DeAngelo Hall) and free safety Erik Coleman (Chris Crocker).
Other new players who could make contributions against Detroit are wide receiver Harry Douglas and defensive tackle Kindal Moorehead.
The Lions are coming off a 7-9 season, but have an established quarterback in Jon Kitna and talented wide receivers in Roy Williams and Calvin Johnson. The defense is anchored by linebacker Ernie Sims.
How do you think the Falcons are going to fare in their opener in the renovated Georgia Dome? Tailgating? Staying at the house to watch it on television since it’s a sellout.
Go ahead a put down your final score, too!
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