5 things to know about the Falcons on Friday
FLOWERY BRANCH -- Here are five things to know about the Falcons on Friday:
1. ICE IS CHILLING: Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is relaxing in Mexico with his wife Sarah and Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford.
2. YOUNG RETURNS: New defensive line coach Bryant Young returns to coaching after son's battle with cancer.
3. COACH STAFF COMPLETE: The Falcons announced additional coach position hirings, including a couple of former college head coaches and Charlie Weis Jr.
4. OFFSEASON CALENDAR: Next up is the scouting combine which is set for Feb. 28 through March 6 in Indianapolis. Here's a look at the offseason calendar.
5. UNIT-BY-UNIT ANALYSIS: The unit-by-unit analysis of the 2016 teams wraps up today with a look at the defensive backs at 10 a.m. and the special teams at 2 p.m. on AJC.Com.
Monday: The Quarterbacks
Tuesday: The running backs and Wide receivers
Wednesday: The tight ends at 10 a.m. and offensive line at 2 p.m.
Thursday: The defensive line at 10 a.m. and linebackers at 2 p.m.
Friday: The defensive backs at 10 a.m. and special teams at 2 p.m.
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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.
