Next week at this time, training camp will be in full swing. Until then, we\u2019re still pulling together any interesting Falcons-related tidbits for you to chat about in the Falcoholinks comments. <\/p>\n
Since we are so close to camp, I wanted to set some expectations. Typically I would be in Flowery Branch just about every day during training camp to bring you on-the-ground coverage. My dad was terminally ill (dementia is a beast, he\u2019s at peace now) and my mom has been having a lot of health problems, so I have spent weeks and weeks and weeks in Ohio over the past couple of years taking care of them. I\u2019m heading back to Ohio to take care of my mom after she has surgery on Tuesday. Adnan will be up in Flowery Branch while I\u2019m gone, and Kevin will be down here too, so keep an eye out for their coverage. These links posts might be hit and miss next week depending on how everything goes, but fingers crossed it\u2019s smooth sailing. <\/p>\n
Now that you know not to expect camp coverage from me in the early days, I\u2019m curious how many of y\u2019all are planning to go to the open practices. I\u2019m sure fans are excited to get back after last year\u2019s camp was closed to the public due to renovations at the facility, and I know the players and coaches are looking forward to having that fan energy back this year, too. <\/p>\n
On to today\u2019s links! <\/p>\n
Falcons news
\nThe league\u2019s best quarterback has high praise for Michael Penix Jr. <\/p>\n
And Cam Newton had a warning for Penix. Honestly, I don\u2019t think this is a legitimate concern: There\u2019s a massive difference between benching a 37-year-old who was not yet 100% from a torn Achilles and was hurt on top of that, and benching a guy they selected at No. 8 overall. – Atlanta Falcons on SI<\/a><\/p>\n Here\u2019s a comprehensive preview to get you ready for training camp. – NFL.com<\/a><\/p>\n And in case you love special teams as much as I do, check out Terrin Waack\u2019s training camp preview of this unit. – AtlantaFalcons.com<\/a><\/p>\n Sort of Falcons-related: Great interview here on SB Nation\u2019s women\u2019s sports coverage hub with Deion Sanders\u2019 daughter Shelomi, who says she would have played flag football if she\u2019d had the option. – Breakaway<\/a><\/p>\n NFL News<\/p>\n The Falcons are apparently not overrated or underrated in Mike Jones\u2019 eyes, but this is a really interesting read. – The Athletic<\/a> ($)<\/p>\n TJ Watt is staying in Pittsburgh after signing a $123 million deal with the Steelers. He\u2019s worth every penny. – Behind the Steel Curtain<\/a><\/p>\n Jerry Jones is going to regret dragging his feet on this. The Cowboys are going to have to pay Micah Parsons a bajillion dollars. – Blogging the Boys<\/a><\/p>\n ICYMI<\/p>\n Could Bijan Robinson be an MVP candidate? NFL Media\u2019s Eric Edholm thinks it\u2019s possible! – The Falcoholic<\/a><\/p>\n