Falcons extensive receiver, Russell Gage let loose some aggressive emotions out on Twitter relating to the upcoming season.
This might imply he’s able to show his doubters incorrect and take over Calvin Ridley or Julio Jones’ beginning position…okay too far? Nicely, he’ll at the least be third in line on the depth chart with that sort of “able to eat” angle.
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Gage’s Contribution to the Offense
When Gage is wholesome, he reveals his value and is a ravishing playmaker. Gage performed an vital position within the Falcons offense within the second half of the season, and he ought to have an excellent greater half heading into subsequent season.
To begin final season, Gage had 4 receptions and 44 yards in 7 video games. Then within the second half, he was requested to step up after the Falcons traded Mohamed Sanu the place he had seven receptions for 58 yards.
When the Falcons performed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in week 12, Gage caught eight receptions for 76 yards. The next week he had 5 receptions for 52 yards and a landing towards Drew Brees.
Gage has been fairly fortunate to be taught from among the finest, if not one of the best receiver within the league, Julio Jones, and Calvin Ridley has additionally been a superb position mannequin too since he’s made a reputation for himself within the league.
The Falcons principally used Gage throughout display performs or of their wildcat formation, in order that they’ll in all probability look to do extra of that with him this season too.
Falcons Signal three Extensive Receivers in Free Company
The Falcons didn’t seize a receiver on this 12 months’s NFL draft, in order that they have to be comfy with who they've. Nevertheless, they did add some receiver depth in undrafted free company.
Jalen McCleskey from Tulane, Chris Rowland from Tennessee State, and Juwan Inexperienced out of Albany all signed with the Falcons after the conclusion of the draft.
Out of those three receivers, Rowland is one to maintain your eyes on for now.
Breaking Jerry Rice’s File
Rowland, who broke Jerry Rice‘s HBCU document will now get an opportunity to point out he belongs within the professionals in a Falcons jersey.
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