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Cover 9@9: Finally, sacks are important

The AJC’s D. Orlando Ledbetter is at the Falcons facility and joins Noah Coslov to talk about the team’s offensive line, questions at linebacker and changes in Dan Quinn.

Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Joplo Bartu (59) sacks New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

1. Project Pass Rush. The Falcons’ highly classified “project pass rush” received a major shot in the arm when sackmaster Dwight Freeney agreed to a one-year incentive laden deal with the team on Tuesday evening.