ON THE FALCONS BEAT

The Bow Tie Chronicles: Alex Mack reflects on the bye week, short yardage chess game

September 17, 2017 Atlanta: Falcons Matt Ryan calls a play with Alex Mack at center and Tevin Coleman in the back field against the Packers in a NFL football game on Sunday, September 17, 2017, in Atlanta.    Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
September 17, 2017 Atlanta: Falcons Matt Ryan calls a play with Alex Mack at center and Tevin Coleman in the back field against the Packers in a NFL football game on Sunday, September 17, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
By D. Orlando Ledbetter
Oct 4, 2017

Falcons center Alex Mack is not a big fan of the bye week. He’d rather keep playing, especially after a loss. He also gives his thoughts on the team throwing passes in short-yardage situations.

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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