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Report: Atlanta Falcons OL Jake Matthews excited about new offensive scheme

Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Jake Matthews is responsible for keeping Matt Ryan off the ground. That's why the Falcons drafted him in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He will do whatever it takes to accomplish that goal; it's his purpose in life. And with new offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan installing a zone blocking scheme, Matthews and the rest of the Falcons' offensive linemen have had to adjust and learn at a quick pace this off-season.

The talented Vaughn McClure had an interesting read last week about Matthews' transition to zone blocking. By all accounts, he's feeling confident.