The Falcons were given the unusual go-ahead to tackle to the ground on the first day of full pads in training camp, and even rookie Prince Shembo could see that players were too excited to finally be hitting. Two fights broke out during the intense practice. "I think it was too much anticipation to be honest," said Shembo, the inside linebacker from Notre Dame.
Falcons rookie LB Shembo pushing for starting job
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