The Atlanta Falcons begin training camp this week, and one of the best position battles will be between safeties DeMarcco Hellams and Richie Grant.
kick off training camp tomorrow in Flowery Branch, Ga. On defense, the team has a new identity with new head coach Raheem Morris and new defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake. There will be plenty ofThe Falcons have multiple positions unsettled heading into camp including cornerback, inside linebacker, return man, wide receiver, and finally safety. A fourth-year player and a seventh-round pick in 2023 will battle it out for one of the more crucial positions on defense.
One would think it would not be that big of a transition, but it has been, considering he only had a 42.4 coverage grade last season, according to Pro Football Focus. He is a quality run defender but even his tackling was suspect in 2023. Otherwise, the door will be opened again for a former seventh-round pick who came on in a hurry at the end of last season.According to PFF
More specifically, opposing quarterbacks could only boast a 70.1 NFL passer rating while targeting him in coverage. As training camp starts in two days, look for him to become more involved in ball skills and make a difference as he did as a member of the Crimson Tide at Alabama.
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