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NFL writer: Falcons defensive end Takk McKinley poised for a breakout season

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – With the NFL Draft and free agency consuming much of the conversation among fans through this point in the offseason, it can be easy to forget about the players who are already on rosters throughout the league.

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Falcons head coach Dan Quinn has often discussed his belief that players make a big leap in their development between their first and second years in the NFL and again between their second and third seasons. If that is indeed the case, CBS Sports senior writer Pete Prisco may be onto something.