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Falcons Sign C Peter Konz To Four-Year Deal

Found May 13, 2012 on GridironFans.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Peter Konz
TEAMS: Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons have signed second-round draft pick center Peter Konz. He was projected to be selected in the first round of the draft but was picked by the Falcons with the 55th overall pick. Konz spent most of the three-day rookie minicamp at right guard and received some snaps at center. “I thought Peter did a nice job,” Falcons coach Mike Smith said after the first practice. “Of course, Peter is being cross-trained at two positions. It’s obvious that he’s a big strong guy.” Konz is expected to compete for the starting right guard position against several veterans. However, he hasn’t played guard on a regular basis since high school. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Source: D. Orlando Ledbetter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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