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DEL.ICIO.USHigh notes
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Their starting quarterback missed practice for a third straight day with a “tweaked” hamstring. They remain unsettled at the wideout position in terms of who’ll serve as the third target to throw to. Still, the Falcons managed to end practice on a positive note leading into tomorrow “Midtown Touchdown” event.
Patrick Kerney was an absolute beast during pass rush drills, punishing every offensive lineman who took him on. The rookie receiver from Fresno State, Adam Jennings, made great strides toward mounting a solid challenge for a starting position. And star cornerback DeAngelo Hall didn’t have to go through the rigors of participating in both defensive and offensive drills.
Part of the reason much of the team seemed so upbeat may have to do with the fact that veteran players are getting a one-night release out of the confines of the Flowery Branch complex. Rookies must remain on campus.
The kicker? The kickers.
Practice ended with a distance-kicking contest between the new acquisition Carlos Martinez and puntin specialist Michael Koenen. Martinez has apparently ingratiated himself with the team already because several players made Mexican hat dance moves to try to distract him.
Both kickers were on target from 50 and 55 yards out amid hoots, hollers and towels being waved around them. Koenen won out with a 60-yarder from the center of the field.
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By DAWGBOI
August 4, 2006 4:55 PM | Link to this
What about BIG John Abraham?? After all he was our first round draft pick…
By Mike L.
August 5, 2006 12:33 AM | Link to this
Scott, Do you maybe have any info on what would happen if Koenen actually won the kicker job - would he still reamin as a punter and kick off guy? would he handle all three or is there a back up plan for a punter in this scenario?
The kickers seem to be shaping up a bit … its gonna be interesting to see in the preseason games what they have to offer.