ON THE FALCONS BEAT
ON THE FALCONS BEAT

Camp Schweitzer was held for offensive linemen

Group stayed at his house, worked out and trained together
July 27, 2017 Flowery Branch: Falcons offensive guards Ben Garland (from left) and Wes Schweitzer look to block for running back Tevin Coleman on the first day of team practice at training camp on Thursday, July 27, 2017, in Flowery Branch. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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July 27, 2017 Flowery Branch: Falcons offensive guards Ben Garland (from left) and Wes Schweitzer look to block for running back Tevin Coleman on the first day of team practice at training camp on Thursday, July 27, 2017, in Flowery Branch. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
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Aug 16, 2018

Falcons offensive lineman Wes Schweitzer, who’s in a battle to retain his starting right guard spot, hosted a group of teammates during the offseason.

While quarterback Matt Ryan and a group of wide receivers went to California to work out, Schweitzer had a group of linemen staying at his house.

“Wes Schweitzer was the one that really set it off in terms of (saying), ‘we are staying here to train,’’ Falcons coach Dan Quinn said. “He had a bunch of guys living with him. They went real old school, training and working out. I really admired (that). He was the leader of that.”

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