The center battle figures to come down to Matt Hennessy and rookie Drew Dalman. The Falcons were clearly excited about Dalman and had no existing attachments to Hennessy, so while the second-year pro is the more experienced player, it has been fair to wonder whether Dalman might have a real shot to grab the job. My expectation has been that it will indeed be Hennessy, with Dalman serving as a super sub on the interior of the offensive line, but the rookie’s chances are not easily dismissed.
In Tori McElhaney’s list of 10 questions for what’s ahead, which is very good, there are notes on the offensive line that worth considering about Jalen Mayfield, the left guard battle, and more.