Atlanta Falcons: Who’ll Win the Second Cornerback Spot?

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Published: May 19, 2009

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... question the Atlanta Falcons' defense has some holes to fill with the losses of those five players. With the offense looking as dangerous as it's ever been (I know, it is early), the defense has some uncertainty. There will be important position battles at strong safety, outside linebacker and the No. 2 corner spot. At outside Linebacker, the Falcons are high on Stephen Nicholas and veteran Mike Peterson. Nicholas has been practicing as a Sam linebacker and Peterson may fill the weakside spot—with stiff competition from Coy Wire. Erik Coleman looks to have free safety locked up, but strong safety may take a bit to sort out. Rookie William Moore of Missouri has been raved about so far and could win the job. Jamaal Fudge is the competition, but Moore has more upside in the long term. And that brings us to the most important position that's up for grabs this season: The second cornerback. With Houston matching up the opposing team's best receiver in certain situations, a comp...

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