Falcons WR is Able to ‘Harm A Lot of Emotions’ This Season

Falcons WR is Able to ‘Harm A Lot of Emotions’ This Season

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Extensive receiver Russell Gage #83 of the Atlanta Falcons.

Falcons extensive receiver, Russell Gage let loose some aggressive emotions out on Twitter relating to the upcoming season.

Ima damage a whole lot of emotions when the season begins.. idgaf both!❗️🤷🏽‍♂️

— Russell Gage Jr. (@GageRussell) Could 5, 2020

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. 

Rowland’s profession at Tennessee State was a sluggish burn to begin as a redshirt freshman. He caught simply 33 passes for one rating in his first two seasons. Junior season was a little bit completely different for him. He had 57 catches for 727 yards and 5 touchdowns in simply eight video games.

Then issues took a pointy flip. The 5’eight speedster balled out his senior 12 months. He caught a complete of 104 passes to prime Jerry Rice’s HBCU single-season reception mark. Rowland additionally starred on the return the place he returned each punts and kickoffs for touchdowns as a senior. His elite efforts earned him a number of honors, together with the Deacon Jones Trophy, given yearly to the Black Faculty Soccer Corridor of Fame’s participant of the 12 months.

Clearly, Rowland is coming to Atlanta this season on a mission and so is Gage.

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