After a first day with a surprising cut, early fisticuffs and general football-related happiness, the Falcons returned to the field for the second day of training camp, under a hot Georgia sun.
Pre-camp report: Blazing hot.
— The Falcoholic (@TheFalcoholic) July 26, 2014
After the surprising cut (retirement?) of Darius Johnson yesterday, the Falcons signed a future hall-of-famer to replace him on the roster.
ATLANTA FALCONS SIGN WR JABIN SAMBRANO
— D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) July 26, 2014
Wait, who? Moving along...
In what will hopefully become a new training camp tradition, the players lined up for the first ever "Falcon Walk."
Players are lined up for the first ever Falcon Walk #aftc14 #RiseUp pic.twitter.com/0j57n3uqag
— Jay Adams (@FalconsJAdams) July 26, 2014
Matty Ice in today's Falcon Walk #aftc14 pic.twitter.com/dnAG9YUKn8
— Morgan (@FalconsMorgan) July 26, 2014
For those Falcons fans concerned about where our pass rush is going to come from, don't sleep on Osi. He's shown up at camp in amazing shape.
Osi's looking slim and in great shape #aftc14 #RiseUp pic.twitter.com/8jfQZmPQIl
— Jay Adams (@FalconsJAdams) July 26, 2014
For those wondering about what our defense will look like, though it's too soon to declare any firm starters, I'd imagine this is a look we'll be seeing a good bit:
#Falcons 3-4 Jackson-Soliai-Babineaux on Dline. LBs: Biermann, Worrilow, Bartu, Massaquoi. pic.twitter.com/p1FxoUlyfw
— D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) July 26, 2014
Meanwhile, one of our rookies looks like the real deal, though it is still early:
Freeman's vision continues to impress. Decisive runner.
— The Falcoholic (@TheFalcoholic) July 26, 2014
And lest we forget, this year's hype-magnet continues to draw attention. Let's hope it shows when the games come around:
Reedy nets a 40-yard TD with some sweet work to create separation. #aftc14
— Jay Adams (@FalconsJAdams) July 26, 2014
Saints have Jimmy Graham. We have the Bartu.
Bartu again showing ability to cover tight ends.
— vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23) July 26, 2014
And for Heaven's sakes, someone get Jeanna a step-ladder, PRONTO
I am sadly the wrong height for standing behind the linebackers to watch the team scrimmage. Still awesome, though. #aftc14
— Jeanna (@jeannathomas) July 26, 2014
And with that, I leave you to discuss! Get to it, folks.