Falcons Move FS Erik Coleman To Strong Safety

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    Erik Coleman, the Falcons' top returning tackler, has been moved over to Lawyer Milloy's old strong safety spot on the defensive unit. Thomas DeCoud, the second-year safety, is being groomed to assume Coleman's old free safety spot. This is a major shift for Coleman, who will now call most signals and play closer to the line of scrimmage in running situations. "In the past, I've always been interchangeable," Coleman said. "I've been able to play free and strong. Playing strong safety, you have to be in tune to all of the run fits."

    Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution