FLOWERY BRANCH — The Falcons want to use Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman as co-lead running backs this season. The plan is to feature both and take advantage of their respective strengths while keeping them fresh.
There’s more to it than just splitting time, though. The Falcons want Freeman and Coleman both to be every-down backs. Theoretically that could make it more difficult for opponents to key on either one, provide more opportunities for mismatches and keep the playbook open no matter which is in the backfield.
“I want them all to be able to do everything,” Falcons running back coach Bobby Turner said.