The Atlanta Falcons completed their ninth day of training camp practice earlier this afternoon, and here are the collected headlines that emerged from the day.
Jon Asamoah Demoted
The Falcons released their first unofficial depth chart earlier today, with the biggest surprise being that Jon Asamoah was listed as the second-string right guard behind Chris Chester. The Falcons coaching staff explained their reasoning a bit after today’s practice for why that is. It should also be noted that Asamoah has been limited at times in camp due to a stomach bug as well as earlier OTAs with an ankle injury.
Asamoah has been working with second team quite a bit. I don't know what thought process is here except team's serious about competition.
— Jeanna (@jeannathomas) August 10, 2015
Quinn said Chris Chester has jumped out to the coaching staff in a good way. Been working with the 1s.
— Andrew Hirsh (@andrewhirsh) August 10, 2015
Bryan Cox Speaks
The outspoken and always entertaining Falcons defensive line coach Bryan Cox was able to get in front of media members today and to no one’s surprise offered up some choice soundbites.
Cox said his nickname for Vic Beasley is "Cornrows."
— vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23) August 10, 2015
Grady Jarrett has been nicknamed "Truck driver," because he looks like & has the work ethic of a truck driver, said Bryan Cox. #Falcons
— Knox Bardeen (@knoxbardeen) August 10, 2015
#Falcons DL coach Bryan Cox on rookie pass rusher Vic Beasley: "He's showing toughness that, quite frankly, I didn't know he had."
— Knox Bardeen (@knoxbardeen) August 10, 2015
Cox on Hageman: "He has a work ethic that he didn't have last year. He's grown in his first year. I'm excited to see what he can become."
— Knox Bardeen (@knoxbardeen) August 10, 2015
Bryan Cox said he hasn't finalized his best group of pass rushers yet. Said decision might not come until Week 1 of regular season.
— Knox Bardeen (@knoxbardeen) August 10, 2015
Cox listed 4 who are shining as pass-rushers: "Adrian Clayborn has looked really good, Babineaux, Beasley & Jarrett is starting to step up."
— Knox Bardeen (@knoxbardeen) August 10, 2015
Bryan Cox: "Kroy [Biermann] has looked better this year than at any point last year. He looks healthy to me." #Falcons
— Knox Bardeen (@knoxbardeen) August 10, 2015
Bryan Cox said one key for Tyson Jackson in this #Falcons defense is getting his weight down. Something that has gone well thus far.
— Knox Bardeen (@knoxbardeen) August 10, 2015
Camp Nuggets
No odds and ends today, just these random tweets from people watching practice.
Julio Jones giving Robert Alford fits in 1 on 1 drills
— vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23) August 10, 2015
Carlton Mitchell was really impressive in 1 on 1 drills today
— vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23) August 10, 2015
Phillip Adams just had a leaping INT in drills. He's definitely one to keep track of in preseason.
— Jeanna (@jeannathomas) August 10, 2015
#Falcons PK Matt Bryant made two field goals from 54 yards out today.
— D. Orlando Ledbetter (@DOrlandoAJC) August 10, 2015
RBs Coach Turner says FB competition is a rotation, pleased with both Dimarco and Mooney at this point.
— Jeanna (@jeannathomas) August 10, 2015
Quinn emphasizing the importance of keeping your poise. Seems like he's been discouraging camp fights.
— Andrew Hirsh (@andrewhirsh) August 10, 2015
Quinn's left wrist is taped up. Said it's because "boxing went bad."
— Andrew Hirsh (@andrewhirsh) August 10, 2015
T.J. Yates is not having a good session thus far. He's spraying balls all over with no defense on the field. #Falcons
— Knox Bardeen (@knoxbardeen) August 10, 2015
