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5 things to know about the Falcons on Friday

New Orleans Saints running back Adrian Peterson (28) stands behind quarterback Drew Brees (9) during NFL football practice in Metairie, La., Thursday, May 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Derick E. Hingle)
New Orleans Saints running back Adrian Peterson (28) stands behind quarterback Drew Brees (9) during NFL football practice in Metairie, La., Thursday, May 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Derick E. Hingle)
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May 26, 2017

Here are five things to know about the Falcons on Friday:

  1. SAINTS OFFSEASON CHAMPS: We asked y'all to vote on who won the offseason among the NFC South teams. Apparently, a lot of folks are impressed with the Saints signing of running back Adrian Peterson because they won in a landslide, followed by the Falcons, Buccaneers and Panthers.

THE FALCONS 2017 DRAFT

MUST READ PROFILE: Falcons top pick McKinley makes name for himself

2017 Falcons report card: Falcons earn a B-plus

NFC Champs add a pass rusher, quality depth

1st rounder: Meet defensive end Takkarist McKinley

3rd rounder: Meet linebacker Duke Riley

4th rounder: Meet offensive guard Sean Harlow

5th rounder: Meet defensive back Damontae Kazee

5th rounder: Meet running back Brian Hill

5th rounder: Meet tight end Eric Saubert

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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.

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