Devonta Freeman says he's ready NOW!!!!

With the recent injury to explosive  running back Antone Smith... rookie sensation Devonta Freeman is ready for more touches.. In fact in an interview Freeman released a stating he's ready to step up.

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Devonta Freeman

Injuries are going to happen all the time," Freeman said. "I’ve been hurt so many times in my career. I broke my ankle three times; broken hip. I’ve sprained my ankles a lot. So I understand what [Smith] is going through and all the pain, especially when you have a passion for football.

"For me, I just want to go out there and help the team as much as I can and contribute to this team’s success, which I think we’re going to have a lot of success. I just plan on going out there and being consistent, competing, being physical, and doing what I do best."

Devonta really has full confidence from controversial Offensive Coordinator Dirk Koetter. He thinks Devonta has amazing potential once he learns pass protection.

Dirk Koetter

Offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter talked about what Freeman brings to the running game.

"Well Devonta has an explosive running style," Koetter said. "He hits the hole fast. You saw when he got out into the open field on the one the other night, he was able to make one guy miss and then kind of run through a second guy. He’s just got an explosive style.

"Usually, at the running back position, this thing sorts itself out earlier in the season. It’s unfortunate. We hate to lose Antone because he’s such a valuable player in both the offensive aspect and in the special teams aspect. Now we’re splitting three guys instead of four, so both Devonta and Jacquizz should see their time go up."

<<<MadMikeOpinion>>>

Devonta has great potential... for a small guy you wouldn't think that he would be able to run through tackles but on several occasions he's done just that.. He has a nose for the endzone and has incredible hands. With Antone Smith out with broken leg, Freeman should get significant snaps.

Its also stated that Falcons may have had the steal of the draft.. from what I've seen... He may not have made an immediate impact...but next year FalconsNation will see why.