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Falcons TE Crumpler to play against Titans

Written by: JOHN MANASSO ¦ 8/24/2006

Source: www.ajc.com

Flowery Branch - Falcons All-Pro tight end Alge Crumpler will get his first action of the exhibition season on Saturday at Tennessee after the team had proceeded cautiously with him through training camp.

Crumpler, who had knee and shoulder surgery during the offseason, was limited to one practice per day while the team held two-a-day sessions.

Last week Crumpler, who led the team last season in receptions (65), yards (877) and touchdowns (5), said he was feeling better and that he was excited to compete in his first exhibition game.

"He's going to play the entire half unless something happens during the game," coach Jim Mora said.

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Crumpler to play against Titans

By JOHN MANASSO

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Published on: 08/25/06

Flowery Branch — Falcons All-Pro tight end Alge Crumpler will get his first action of the exhibition season on Saturday at Tennessee after the team had proceeded cautiously with him through training camp.

Crumpler, who had knee and shoulder surgery during the offseason, was limited to one practice per day while the team held two-a-day sessions.

Last week Crumpler, who led the team last season in receptions (65), yards (877) and touchdowns (5), said he was feeling better and that he was excited to compete in his first exhibition game.

"He's going to play the entire half unless something happens during the game," coach Jim Mora said.

Defensive tackles show promise

Mora said he two young defensive tackles, rookie T.J. Jackson out of Auburn and second-year pro Darrell Shropshire, would get significant playing time.

That could mean that they have the edge as the primary back-ups to Grady Jackson, who signed on Thursday after passing his physical, and Rod Coleman.

"We'll kind of play them and rotate for the first three quarters," Mora said. "I want them all to play at least a half."

Offensive line on the mend

After three members of the second-string offensive line were injured in the Falcons' first exhibition game, it appears two are on the mend.

Mora said tackle Quinn Ojinnaka and guard Tyson Clabo "have a good chance" to return on Saturday while guard Ben Claxton is not ready. All three suffered ankle or foot injuries.

A stronger offensive line in the latter quarters could give D.J. Shockley and Bryan Randall a better chance to show what they can do in their competition for the No. 3 quarterback job after having a rough time last week against Green Bay's defense.

Vick scheduled to play first half

Starting quarterback Michael Vick also is expected to play the entire first half — the most of the exhibition season so far — Mora said.

"Unless he gets 40 reps or something," Mora said. "Right now, it looks like he will [play all of the first half]. It can change. Don't hold me to it."

Mathis will see plenty of time

Backup safety Kevin Mathis will get extensive playing time in Saturday's exhibition at Tennessee, Mora said. Mathis, who is recovering from a knee injury that cost him the 2005 season, took less than 10 snaps in last week's game at Green Bay in his first action since tearing ligaments in his knee.