How much will Falcons starters play in preseason under Kevin Stefanski?
The Atlanta Falcons' new coach, Kevin Stefanski, is expected to utilize a different approach to preseason play for starters compared to his predecessor, Raheem Morris. While Morris prioritized player health and rarely played starters, Stefanski has a history of giving them some game time in the preseason. This change aims to better prepare the team for the regular season and address past criticisms of slow starts.
- ▪Kevin Stefanski plans to play starters in the preseason, unlike former coach Raheem Morris.
- ▪Morris's strategy led to criticism due to the Falcons' poor performance in Week 1 games.
- ▪Stefanski typically allows starters to play 20-30 snaps in the preseason finale for preparation.
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