From quarterback Michael Penix Jr. to defensive tackle Zion Logue, a full rundown - with grades and analysis - of the Atlanta Falcons' rookies through 10 games.
Yet Atlanta, which has a record of 6-5, has reached this stage with little help from its rookie class, despite holding a top 10 pick and ultimatelyWith 11 games down and six more to go before postseason play, let's take a look at -- and grade -- the Falcons' rookie class., from leaning on the mentorship of quarterback Kirk Cousins to proving capable in mop-up duty. He's 3-for-5 passing for 38 yards in a pair of fourth quarter appearances this season.
Falcons coach Raheem Morris said it's important for interior linemen on both sides of the ball to be slow-played and adapt to the game around them, but for much of the offseason, Orhorhoro was the highest-profile player Atlanta added to its defense. Injuries are impossible to predict. Knocking either Trice or the Falcons for the situation would not only be in bad taste, but unfair to both sides. He has three more years on his rookie deal to make a case one way or another.Like Orhorhoro, Dorlus was inactive for the first month of the season -- and the second. Dorlus debuted in Atlanta's 38-6 loss to the Denver Broncos this past Sunday, playing nine snaps on defense and six on special teams while making two tackles.
Regardless, the Falcons are excited about Dorlus's upside, and while he hasn't been given many chances to prove it yet, there's internal optimism surrounding his future.Bertrand, nicknamed "Captain America," is a personal favorite of Morris due to his work ethic, preparation and character. He's battled a concussion for the past three weeks, but when healthy, he's been Atlanta's rookie consistently on the game day roster.
The former Alabama standout has been inactive nine times this season. He played seven special teams snaps against the Broncos, and perhaps his role expands there as the season progresses, but thus far, he's been an afterthought on gamedays.Washington caught his first NFL target for 14 yards, which also marked Penix's first professional completion. That's still Washington's lone catch, and he suffered a head injury on his second target, which he received Sunday in Denver.
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