Atlanta Falcons Notes, Quotes
by Sports Xchange
Coach Mike Smith has been very complimentary toward Taylor but he continues to say the training competition between Taylor and second-round pick Curtis Lofton will be very interesting.
--During the final week of OTAs, the Falcons began experimenting with the sideline coach to defensive player communication device that is being implemented this season. MLB Keith Brooking, who calls the defensive signals, will be the main player to wear one of two special helmets that can receive voice instructions from a coach on the sideline.
Offenses have used the device for years.
"It's going to be a learning experience for the defensive coaches and defensive players to have someone in their ear," Smith said. "We're going to spend a lot of time in training camp doing that so our guys are accustomed to spending time with that communication device."
--LB Keith Brooking, who said he was thinking about skipping out of the final two OTA sessions since he hasn't missed one offseason workout, decided to finish things out with his teammates.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "Pressure? I wouldn't call it pressure. You've got to understand the playbook. Once you understand that you're able to play fast. I don't feel like it's a challenge to that level because I'm very smart. I can see something once or twice and that's all I need." -- Rookie WR Harry Douglas on being a significant part of the team's offense.
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