Falcons in Vegas: East Risers, Fallers & Notes from Shrine Bowl Day 2

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The Atlanta Falcons teaching workers arrived on the College of Nevada-Las Vegas’ Fertitta Complicated simply after 9 a.m., one hour earlier than the beginning of the second day of East-West Shrine Bowl observe.

Group personnel fluctuated on and off the observe area whereas the West crew, coached by the New England Patriots, completed its morning session.

As soon as the clock hit 10, Falcons coach Arthur Smith, offensive coordinator Dave Ragone and normal supervisor Terry Fontenot all walked onto the gridiron. Smith and Ragone watched warmups whereas Fontenot chatted off to the facet, later heading again into the power to observe from a heightened view.

The East crew, led by Falcons particular groups coordinator Marquice Williams, proceeded to place collectively a 90-minute observe highlighted by one-on-one’s, screaming coaches and an ideal show of expertise …

And this is a recap of the session’s high occasions.

Risers

What would checklist this be with out Ole Miss security A.J. Finley? Recent off a primary day wherein he instructed Falcon Report “nothing loopy occurred,” Finley put collectively a three-interception efficiency on day 2, that includes a lunging, diving seize.

Finley described himself as a “dynamic playmaker” and lived as much as the billing – a lot in order that Smith needed to verify his roster sheet after one of many interceptions.

One other defensive again who had a robust day is Louisville’s Kei’Trel Clark, following up a formidable first observe with extra of the identical. Clark, in his personal phrases, is “a frontrunner, at all times trustworthy, reliable, dependable … as a participant, being relentless, being quick, being bodily” – and he made a number of good performs on the ball Sunday.

Texas cornerback D’Shawn Jamison capped off a trio of standout defensive backs, typically staying in section and mirroring wideouts. Jamison, who additionally returned punts for the Longhorns, took just a few snaps at receiver on Saturday however instructed Falcon Report he’d want to play protection – and with extra days like this, he is nicely on his manner.

Elsewhere on the protection, it was a great day for the blokes up entrance, as Nebraska’s Ochaun Mathis, West Virginia’s Dante Stills, Texas’ Moro Ojomo, Stephen F. Austin’s BJ Thompson and Campbell’s Brevin Allen all generated constant strain and/or blew up operating performs within the backfield. Mathis and Stills have been two of the extra vocal gamers all through the week.

Offensively, Tulsa’s Deneric Prince continues to be the very best operating again on the East facet. Prince was excellent catching the ball on Saturday and greater than held his personal Sunday in blocking drills, proving the flexibility to be a real third down again.

A trio of receivers stood above the pack, with Arkansas’ Jadon Haselwood, Fresno State’s Jalen Cropper and Wake Forest’s A.T. Perry all making performs. Haselwood had a formidable play working again to the ball on Saturday, whereas Cropper confirmed burst and a unique high gear. Perry has been the very best wideout on the sphere each days.

Two tight ends – Cincinnati’s Leonard Taylor and Michigan State’s Daniel Barker – additionally had good days, catching most balls that went their manner. Taylor was the faculty roommate of Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder and is seen as a stout blocker, whereas Barker has impressed together with his athleticism.

Fallers

Falcons inside linebacker’s coach Frank Bush voiced his displeasure with Tennessee’s Jeremy Banks and Florida’s Amari Burney, encouraging extra effort and citing the necessity to carry out as if it is the job interview that it’s.

Sunday was additionally troublesome for the suitable guards on the East crew, as North Carolina State’s Chandler Zavala and Oregon’s Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu had been each ceaselessly pulled following pre-snap penalties.

Harm Updates and New Additions

The East was with out a number of gamers Sunday, as two receivers – Georgia’s Kearis Jackson and Fresno State’s Nikko Remigio – sat out as soon as extra, whereas Illinois’ Alec Palczewski joined Quincy’s BJ Wilson, Clemson’s Jordan McFadden and Pittsburgh’s Carter Warren as offensive linemen out.

On the opposite facet of the ball, San Jose State defensive lineman Viliami Fehoko was out – he instructed Falcon Report that he’ll be flying out of Las Vegas on Sunday evening to proceed rehabbing and can be good to go for the NFL Mix in late February.

Elsewhere, Georgia outdoors linebacker Robert Beal Jr. and TCU cornerback Tre’Vius Hodges-Tomlinson had been each new inclusions on the damage checklist. The previous participated in Saturday observe whereas the latter mentioned that he is nonetheless recovering from the season.

There have been two new additions to the East crew for Sunday, as Penn State receiver Mitchell Tinsley and Cincinnati cornerback Arquon Bush each joined the squad. Bush, specifically, has numerous followers in league circles.

Remaining Notes

Talking with gamers on the East offense afterwards, two gamers stood out: Jamison and Stills.

Two East receivers named Jamison probably the most troublesome to beat, citing his persistence in-route, whereas three offensive linemen mentioned Stills was the toughest to cease, as he is extraordinarily explosive off the road of scrimmage.

Additionally of notice is {that a} pair of Falcons assistants had a protracted chat with Ole Miss offensive sort out Mason Brooks following West crew observe.

The East crew will return to the observe area for the third day of observe at 8:15 a.m. Monday.

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