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Check out the promo for the Falcons' season opener on ESPN

Falcons coach Dan Quinn encourages Julio Jones (11) during the first half Friday against the Jets. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)

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Falcons coach Dan Quinn encourages Julio Jones (11) during the first half Friday against the Jets. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan)
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Aug 31, 2015

FLOWERY BRANCH – Tired of these exhibition games?

Can’t wait for the season opener?

Well this video from the ESPN folks should get you fired about the Falcons’ home-opener against Chip Kelly and the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football on Sept. 14 at the Georgia Dome.

ESPN Monday Night Football – “Double the Football” 2015

The video highlights the top players in the Eagles-Falcons and Vikings-49ers games on Sept 14.

Also, the Falcons drumline plays a prominent role.

TRAINING CAMP 2015 -- CAMP QUINN

Julio Jones adds another gear to his speed

Brooks Reed slowed by hip strain

Julio Jones has no update on his contract status

Matt Ryan: Falcons have to get ball to Devin Hester

Jacob Tamme believes Falcons can have a dynamic offense

Matt Ryan sees new offensive attack coming together

Devonta Freeman-Tevin Coleman competition heats up on second day of camp

MARK BRADLEY COLUMN: Dan Quinn's plan for the Falcons: 'Outhit people'

Veterans determined to rebound in 2015

POSITION BY POSITION LOOK AT THE TEAM

Monday – Wide receivers

Tuesday – Quarterbacks

Wednesday – Running backs

Thursday – Fullbacks/Tight ends

Friday  – Offensive line

(Addition of DeMarcus Love on Wednesday)

Saturday – Defensive line

Sunday – Linebackers

Monday – Cornerbacks

Tuesday – Safeties

Wednesday – Special teams

About the Author

Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.

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