From surprise starters to key position battles, here are five takeaways from the Atlanta Falcons' initial depth chart reveal.
Falcons coach Raheem Morris said in his press conference Monday he doesn't put much stock in depth charts, but the positional stacking has nevertheless been completed entering Week 1.Outside linebacker: Lorenzo Carter, James Smith-Williams, DeAngelo MaloneJudon, Simmons Slotted as Starters
Judon, acquired via trade Aug. 14, and Simmons, who signed as a free agent Aug. 15, were expected to start from the moment they arrived. But with questions surrounding the pace with which they'd grasp the scheme and their physical preparation, whether they'd actually start immediately was uncertain. Atlanta anticipates both playing heavy snaps against Pittsburgh on Sunday, and each are listed as starters on the final pre-game depth chart.The race to be Atlanta's starting linebacker next to Elliss has been close all summer, and while Andersen is officially labeled as the winner, such standing means little. Throughout camp, the Falcons rotated Andersen and Landman depending on packages and down/distance. Expect the regular season to be much of the same.
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