Q&A: Armstrong has a speed trap for Sproles

Falcons special teams coordinator Keith Armstrong units were ranked second in the league last season by FootballOutsiders.com Curtis Compton, ccompton@ajc.com FLOWERY BRANCH — Heading into the NFC South showdown with the Saints, the Falcons’ special teams are playing well. They did have the blocked punt against Jacksonville, but Armstrong and coach Mike Smith noted that it was a mental error along the front line that led to the block. His coverage units will be on the spot against dangerous returner Darren Sproles on Monday. Here are some excerpts from an interview with Armstrong on Wednesday. ON AKEEM DENT WHO LEADS THE TEAM WITH 16 SPECIAL TEAMS TACKLES: He’s doing a nice job. He’s been productive. He studies. He puts his time in. He’s really learning and starting to grow. He’s starting to make some decisions on the field. He’s starting to look like a vet. He just needs to keep playing at a high level. Keep playing with a lot of energy. He’s physical. He’s …