If you had to choose a scapegoat for the defense’s first half struggles in Atlanta…Robert Alford is probably your guy. He’s given up a few big plays and has shown a knack for the untimely pass interference penalty.
Rumors swirled the fourth year veteran might be benched after committing 8 penalties through the first 6 games. Alford certainly drew the ire of many within Falcons Nation.
Oh what a difference six games can make.
Alford trimmed his penalty total in the last 6 contests and has played admirably in the absence of Desmond Trufant.