The Atlanta Falcons have already made it clear that Michael Turner‘s workload will be decreased moving forward. According to head coach Mike Smith, RBย Jacquizz Rodgers “has the skill set to play on all three downs.”
โJacquizz is not little,โโ Smith said, perย Pat Yaskinsas ofย ESPN.com. โHeโs short, but heโs thick. People projected him to be a third-down back, a change-of-pace back. I think the guy has the skill set to play on all three downs.”
Atlanta also re-signed Jason Snellling during free agency, so he too figures to see an increased workload this season, but the fact that Smith appears to be high on Rodgers, suggests that he may get the first shot at some regular playing time.
Looking for the latest NFL Insider News & Rumors?
Be sure to follow NFL Trade Rumors on TWITTER and FACEBOOK for breaking NFL News and Rumors for all 32 teams!