The interior of the Falcons offensive line is taking a new shape this season.
Ben Garland and rookie Wes Schweizter have come on strong and may push Mike Person, last season’s starting center, off the roster.
The starting spots appear set with Andy Levitre at left guard, Alex Mack at center and Chris Chester at right guard.
Schweitzer played 61 snaps against Cleveland, more than any player on the team. He’s set to receive more action against Miami’s first and second teams when the Falcons play the Dolphins at 8 p.m. Thursday in Orlando.
The Falcons must be certain that Schweitzer is solid if he’s going to land the backup swing guard spot. Garland is a center and can also play guard.
“We want to see that match up inside,” Quinn said. “We’re pumped to head down to Orlando and play Miami. It’s a good challenge for us. These preseason games are all different and the match-ups are different so we’re ready to get this thing kicked off again.”
On the defensive side of the ball, Quinn wants to see some other players match up against NFL (first- or second-team) talent.
“I want to see the linebackers and safeties,” Quinn said. “I want to see (nickel back Brian) Poole matched up. C.J. Goodwin is another one that we’re trying to anxiously await to see what kind of role he can play. I wish there were more quarters to play because we want to take a look at a number of guys.”
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