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Falcons receiver turning heads

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Fred Gibson, the one-time promising collegiate star turned NFL footnote, has morphed from a Falcons roster hopeful to a player "very much in the mix." The speedy 6-foot-4 wide receiver has created a buzz during the Falcons' offseason drills by making plays -- albeit in non-contact drills -- at a position that needs playmakers. The recent injury to veteran Brian Finneran opened up opportunity for Gibson and the others.

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June 4, 2007  01:07 PM ET
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Now all the Falcons need is someone who can throw him the ball...

June 4, 2007  03:22 PM ET
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YEP .....MOVE VICK TO RUNNING BACK, BRING A REAL QB AND THEY MIGHT HAVE A TEAM. FIRST VICK HAS TO RUN AWAY FROM HIS DOG TROUBLE

 
June 4, 2007  06:20 PM ET
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Same story every year it seems. Wasn't roddy white turning heads last season and Dez white before that. Once they get into a REAL nfl game those skills dont translate from non-contact drills.

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