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Ranking the positions: Falcons will face some of the NFL's most versatile linebacker groups

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- In just two short years, Atlanta has transformed its linebacker corps into one of the best in the NFL.

Deion Jones, Vic Beasley, De’Vondre Campbell and rookie Duke Riley all fit coach Dan Quinn’s desire for fast and physical players. In today’s NFL, versatile linebackers are crucial and the Falcons are compiling some of the best.

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They aren’t alone in that endeavor, though, and Atlanta will face some impressive linebacker groups in 2017.