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What Falcons rookies must do
What Falcons rookies must do
The Atlanta Journal-Constitutio Published on: 05/15/08 Following the Falcons' mandatory minicamp last weekend, coaches and team officials said they were pleased with the performance of the 11 players selected in the April NFL draft. It could be tough for all to make the final 53-man roster. Some could end up on the eight-man practice squad or looking for work in the fall. Based on interviews ...
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ProFootballTalk.com — ... it gives you that extra motivation to go back out and play even harder and not take a day for granted.” Falcons WR Harry Douglas created the greatest buzz at minicamp. Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart might ...

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Shutdown Corner — ... • Meanwhile, Harry Douglas, the 13th wide receiver picked in the draft, is making the biggest buzz at Falcons camp. To be fair, though, anyone who doesn't close their eyes, run in circles, and scream, "I LIKE FOOTBALL, I LIKE FOOTBALL, I LIKE FOOTBALL!" probably stands out in Falcons camp. ...

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