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fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Watching game tape with Jessie Bates III: How the Falcons' star safety gains an advantage on opponents

There are no great post safeties in the NFL anymore. The days of Ed Reed and Earl Thomas are gone. With every passing year, the league trends away from one great center fielder and replaces him with two-deep coverages, those versatile and amorphous blobs of disguise. The honorable days -- the days in which one dauntless defender stood alone, Jon Snow-style, and dared the offense to get past him -- are behind us.
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fromThe Falcoholic
1 month ago

Falcons vibe check heading into Week 1 vs. the Buccaneers

Flowery Branch vibes are strong as Jeff Ulbrich's return energizes the defense, earning player trust and teaching an aggressive "heart, mind, fist" philosophy.
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fromESPN.com
2 months ago
Atlanta Falcons

Inside the strategy of organizing an NFL locker room

Michael Penix Jr. received valuable mentorship from Jessie Bates III, enhancing his understanding of defensive tactics as a rookie quarterback.
fromESPN.com
3 months ago
Atlanta Falcons

Why 'treatment of families' matters to NFL players -- and where some teams fall short

NFL players value family amenities, impacting their experience. Peyton Manning noted Bengals rank poorly in 'treatment of families' compared to Falcons.
fromESPN.com
3 months ago
Atlanta Falcons

Why 'treatment of families' matters to NFL players -- and where some teams fall short

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