Kerney will not be a linebacker for Falcons

GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA - The Falcons have given up on the idea of moving Patrick Kerney to linebacker.<br> <br> Kerney -- who led the team with 12 sacks last season -- was back at end Tuesday in the Falcons&#39; new 3-4 defensive scheme.<br> <br> Defensive coordinator Wade Phillips said the depth at linebacker prompted him to make the change.<br> <br> The Falcons have promoted rookie Will Overstreet to the first team at the weakside position, while Matt Stewart appears to have the inside track at strongside linebacker.<br> <br> Also, Phillips wanted Kerney to focus on what he does best -- rushing the quarterback. As a linebacker, he would have been forced to worry about dropping into pass coverages.