FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- During the early stages of Atlanta Falcons' training camp, Devonta Freeman lined up wide left opposite speedy linebacker Jermaine Grace, shook himself free of Grace with a couple of quick steps at the line, then dipped inside as QB Matt Ryan completed a pass to rookie receiver Shawn Bane working inside-out.
To the casual observer, the drill was no big deal as Freeman didn’t even get his hands on the ball. But a closer breakdown showed just how effortlessly Freeman ran his route and how crafty he was with his footwork while establishing separation.