The Falcons narrowly lost to the Broncos in the Hall of Fame Game, a glorified exhibition that saw Kurt Benkert shine and get hurt, John Cominsky’s big day, and some interesting performances from a variety of young players.
Now we’re on to the real preseason. This Thursday night, Atlanta will play the Miami Dolphins, and we may actually see a glimpse of a handful of starters, though Julio Jones won’t be among them. Chiefly, the game will once again be a big opportunity for young receivers, running backs, tight ends, offensive linemen, and defenders to showcase their talents with Matt Schaub and Matt Simms piloting the offense.