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DEL.ICIO.USSomething’s brewing
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Within the last few minutes, storm clouds have formed over the Flowery Branch practice field and thunder’s begun rumbling in the distance. But that’s not the most potentially electrifying news at today’s practice.
When the Falcons finished their stretching (more on that later) and broke into position drills, star cornerback DeAngelo Hall ran in the opposite direction of his fellow defensive backs. Instead, Hall ran (in his flashiest shoes to date) to take reps with the receivers. The AJC’s Falcons beat writer will be filing a full report on what’s up with that. At first glance, Hall (wearing white shoes with red floral accents on the sides, heels and soles) looked to be running patterns and snagging passes effortlessly.
Hall returned to defensive drills later in the practice.
Elsewhere on the field: Jerious Norwood, the speedy rookie back from Miss. State, and reserve back DeAndra Cobb both look to be battling for playing time as kick returners if nothing else. Both went full throttle upfield, showing impressive speed and escapability. Still, the incumbent kick returner Allen Rossum displayed some serious zip of his own.
Newly acquired kicker, Carlos Martinez, is consistently left-footing balls inside the five-yard line.
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By Bruce
August 2, 2006 3:55 PM | Link to this
I think DeAngelo Hall should get 5-8 snaps a game on the offensive side of the ball. You gotta give your “play-makers” a chance to get in the end-zone.
By Josh
August 2, 2006 4:00 PM | Link to this
No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
So yeah, I’m against the idea.
By L.J.
August 2, 2006 4:09 PM | Link to this
I agree with Bruce, but I think 8 snaps would be too much.
By Paul
August 2, 2006 4:11 PM | Link to this
GREAT!!!! He def. has the athleticism to get the job done….he’s a natural athlete so i wouldn’t doubt that he could play multiple positions….he also has the speed….he should know how to catch some passes that receivers don’t considering he knows exactly what the d. end is prob. going to do. I’m glad to hear this…i just hope this carries over to the season