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By Jason Butt
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
2:09:09 pm Since CB Tye Hill has never played the nickel position before, he said he doesn't think he'll be in consideration for that opening. But he is hoping to close the gap on the other CBs and push for some playing time. "Basically we're going to work this week and see what happens," Hill said.
2:07:40 pm Falcons CB Tye Hill is listed as the fifth CB on the Falcons unofficial depth chart and has yet to see the field this season -- something he's not used to when healthy. "It's definitely hard but I've been hurt a lot," Hill said. "I've sat on the sideline before, but I've never sat on the sideline when I was able to play."
2:06:40 pm The Falcons' offense face yet another 3-4 scheme against Dallas this Sunday, something TE Tony Gonzalez is glad they were able to see against Miami and New England. "They got that 3-4 and luckily we've been able to go against it," Gonzalez said.
2:05:54 pm Falcons S Erik Coleman said good communication is crucial for Atlanta's secondary and that CB Chevis Jackson knows the system well enough to jump in and be productive. "I think Chevis will do a good job with that," Coleman said. "He was our starting nickel last year and I think he'll do a good job."
2:04:29 pm Falcons CB Chevis Jackson said he hasn't lost any confidence due to the lack of playing time he's seen this season. "I've always had confidence," Jackson said. "If anything, it's better with a year under my belt."
2:03:48 pm Falcons CB Chevis Jackson started at nickel last year but saw his playing time decreased this season with CB Brian Williams' acquisition. "I got to get the perspective of the coaches while watching instead of playing," Jackson said. "I'll be prepared to go out there and make plays."
1:12:05 pm With CB Brian Williams (torn ACL) out for the season, the Falcons unofficial depth chart for Sunday's game against Dallas has CBs Brent Grimes and Chris Houston starting.
1:10:49 pm Falcons DT Vance Walker played with Cowboys RB Tashard Choice for two years at Georgia Tech, and said they would occasionally talk about playing against each other in the NFL. "We joked about it," Walker said. "I told him to be ready just in case." The two teams meet Sunday in Dallas.
1:08:49 pm Losing CB Brian Williams hurts the Falcons because of his veteran leadership. But S Thomas DeCoud remains confident players will step up. "It's not so much a concern," DeCoud said. "We have guys that can step in and play well."
1:02:48 pm Falcons S Thomas DeCoud still has both balls he intercepted against Chicago in his locker, but they won't be there for long. "They're both going into my trophy case in my billiard area in my basement," DeCoud said.
12:39:43 pm Falcons S Thomas DeCoud was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week after his two-interception performance against Chicago on Sunday. Those interceptions were the first of DeCoud's career.
12:35:42 pm The Falcons signed RB Antone Smith to their practice squad and released QB D.J. Shockley.
By Jason Butt
Email a question to Jason Butt
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
2:09:09 pm Since CB Tye Hill has never played the nickel position before, he said he doesn't think he'll be in consideration for that opening. But he is hoping to close the gap on the other CBs and push for some playing time. "Basically we're going to work this week and see what happens," Hill said.
2:07:40 pm Falcons CB Tye Hill is listed as the fifth CB on the Falcons unofficial depth chart and has yet to see the field this season -- something he's not used to when healthy. "It's definitely hard but I've been hurt a lot," Hill said. "I've sat on the sideline before, but I've never sat on the sideline when I was able to play."
2:06:40 pm The Falcons' offense face yet another 3-4 scheme against Dallas this Sunday, something TE Tony Gonzalez is glad they were able to see against Miami and New England. "They got that 3-4 and luckily we've been able to go against it," Gonzalez said.
2:05:54 pm Falcons S Erik Coleman said good communication is crucial for Atlanta's secondary and that CB Chevis Jackson knows the system well enough to jump in and be productive. "I think Chevis will do a good job with that," Coleman said. "He was our starting nickel last year and I think he'll do a good job."
2:04:29 pm Falcons CB Chevis Jackson said he hasn't lost any confidence due to the lack of playing time he's seen this season. "I've always had confidence," Jackson said. "If anything, it's better with a year under my belt."
2:03:48 pm Falcons CB Chevis Jackson started at nickel last year but saw his playing time decreased this season with CB Brian Williams' acquisition. "I got to get the perspective of the coaches while watching instead of playing," Jackson said. "I'll be prepared to go out there and make plays."
1:12:05 pm With CB Brian Williams (torn ACL) out for the season, the Falcons unofficial depth chart for Sunday's game against Dallas has CBs Brent Grimes and Chris Houston starting.
1:10:49 pm Falcons DT Vance Walker played with Cowboys RB Tashard Choice for two years at Georgia Tech, and said they would occasionally talk about playing against each other in the NFL. "We joked about it," Walker said. "I told him to be ready just in case." The two teams meet Sunday in Dallas.
1:08:49 pm Losing CB Brian Williams hurts the Falcons because of his veteran leadership. But S Thomas DeCoud remains confident players will step up. "It's not so much a concern," DeCoud said. "We have guys that can step in and play well."
1:02:48 pm Falcons S Thomas DeCoud still has both balls he intercepted against Chicago in his locker, but they won't be there for long. "They're both going into my trophy case in my billiard area in my basement," DeCoud said.
12:39:43 pm Falcons S Thomas DeCoud was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week after his two-interception performance against Chicago on Sunday. Those interceptions were the first of DeCoud's career.
12:35:42 pm The Falcons signed RB Antone Smith to their practice squad and released QB D.J. Shockley.