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Atlanta Falcons: Most disappointing, surprising players

By The Sports Xchange
Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) runs the ball past Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Mychal Kendricks (95) during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff game on January 13 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Photo by Derik Hamilton/UPI
Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) runs the ball past Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Mychal Kendricks (95) during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff game on January 13 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Photo by Derik Hamilton/UPI | License Photo

MOST DISAPPOINTING PLAYER: Tight end Austin Hooper, who was selected in the third round (81st overall) of the 2016 draft, caught 49-of-65 targets for 526 yards and three touchdowns. He had several key drops and the team just stopped throwing to him late in the season as they clearly lost confidence in the Stanford product.

MOST SURPRISING PLAYER: Tevin Coleman took over when Freeman was out with the injury and the offense flowed much better with him as the primary ball-carrier. He finished with 628 yards and five touchdowns and should be considered the main back in the future with Freeman as a third-down pass-catching back.

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