FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn already knew what he had in starting running back Devonta Freeman and backup Tevin Coleman, but Quinn entered training camp wanting to get a closer look at the guys behind his dynamic duo.
A handful of players are vying for that third running back spot: Terron Ward, rookie Brian Hill, B.J. Daniels, recently signed Kelvin Taylor, and even fullback/halfback Derrick Coleman.
Now that Freeman is sidelined while going through the concussion protocol, more opportunity exists for a guy like Ward to earn a spot on the 53-man roster.