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Coleman to open season as starting running back

FLOWERY BRANCH —

Running back Tevin Coleman was declared the winner of the Falcons’ running back derby on Tuesday.

“That’s (how) we’ll start off,” Falcons coach Dan Quinn said. “We are still working through some of the things. But (Coleman) is how we’ll start it off.”

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*** POSSIBLE VISUAL LEDE *** 090315 ATLANTA: Falcons running back Tevin Coleman picks up a long first down during a touchdown

Coleman, who rushed for 56 yards on eight carries in the exhibition season finale against Baltimore, was elated with the news.

“It’s been real tough,” said Coleman, who suffered a hamstring injury on Aug.