Kerney will not be a linebacker for Falcons
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Posted 2:59PM on Wednesday 7th August 2002 ( 23 years ago )
GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA - The Falcons have given up on the idea of moving Patrick Kerney to linebacker.<br>
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Kerney -- who led the team with 12 sacks last season -- was back at end Tuesday in the Falcons' new 3-4 defensive scheme.<br>
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Defensive coordinator Wade Phillips said the depth at linebacker prompted him to make the change.<br>
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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>
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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.
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