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PLAYERS:
Jacquizz Rodgers,
Michael Turner,
Dirk Koetter,
Maurice Jones-Drew,
Jason Snelling,
Ray Rice,
Cedric Benson,
Marshawn Lynch,
LaDainian Tomlinson
TEAMS: Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
TEAMS: Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Jacquizz Rodgers
I’ve already discussed that I believe the Falcons should be parting ways with Michael Turner this off-season. And if that were to happen, then it would leave a pretty large hole atop the team’s depth chart at the running back.
One hope would be that Jacquizz Rodgers can fill that hole or at least a large part of it. Rodgers was underutilized by the Falcons this past year, and he could blossom in Dirk Koetter’s offense. Koetter maximized the abilities of Maurice Jones-Drew in Jacksonville, and there are many similarities between the two players. But more than likely, the Falcons aren’t going to want to thrust such a huge responsibility on Rodgers. And by no means should the Falcons put all of their eggs in that basket.
Turner’s potential departure should improve the odds that Jason Snelling should return to the Falcons. Snelling is by no means great, but he’s a consistently solid and is versatile due to his ability to play a multit...
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