The Falcons work through a process each week, and this week is no different. The team was back at work at Rice University on Thursday afternoon.
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Falcons coach used assist from Miller to help unleash Beasley - ESPN
ESPN's Jeff Legwold explains how defensive coordinator Richard Smith helped Vic Beasley Jr. break out in 2016.
**'Intimidating' Freeney reflects on Brady, 2013 visit with Patriots - ESPN** Tom Brady, who once called Dwight Freeney the most intimidating defensive player in the NFL, has a long history with the veteran pass rusher.
**Q&A: Former Atlanta TE Gonzalez talks Ryan’s ascendance, Falcons’ future - Sports Illustrated** Future Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez sat down with SI's Maggie Gray to discuss his former quarterback and the Falcons' legacy.
**Why the Falcons will beat the Patriots in Super Bowl 51 - SB Nation** Former NFL player Stephen White explains why he thinks Atlanta will hoist the Lombardi Trophy on Sunday night.
**Matchup to Watch: WR Jones vs. CB Butler - AtlantaFalcons.com** When the Patriots and Falcons face off in Super Bowl LI, one of the biggest individual matchups will take place between Atlanta's No. 1 receiver and New England's No. 1 cornerback.
Falcons center Mack limited again in practice Thursday - ESPN
Alex Mack (fibula) and Julio Jones (toe) were limited during Thursday's practice. Freeney was sidelined with a calf injury.
**Madden Sim: Super Bowl LI Has Dramatic Finish - AtlantaFalcons.com** In the last Madden 17 simulation of the year, SBLI included a late comeback and came down to the final play.