Tevin Coleman - New York Jets

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Coleman is like a bigger Darren Sproles. Not a true RB but a fantastic weapon. 

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So fast! Sickle who?


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Vaughn McClure
ESPN Staff Writer
Falcons' Tevin Coleman brushes off sickle cell concerns to soar in Denver

DENVER -- Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman didn't go into Sunday's game thinking about worst-case scenarios.
His concerns over how being a carrier of the sickle cell trait could have a negative effect in Denver's altitude were well-documented, although such a disorder is more of an issue in extreme heat.
Coleman didn't have any health issues in Sunday's 23-16 win over the Denver Broncos. In fact, he racked up 163 yards on 10 touches. He hauled in his first career touchdown reception on a 31-yard pass from Matt Ryan in the third quarter, a play that gave the Falcons breathing room at 20-3.
"I put it out of my mind," Coleman said of the health concerns. "I wasn't even thinking about it because I knew everybody had my back. The trainers, they had my back. Every time I came to the sideline, there was something to drink. There was oxygen. They prepared me to go out there and play."
Coleman led the Falcons with a career-high 132 receiving yards on four catches (six targets). He looked like a seasoned receiver when he lined up in the slot and beat linebacker Brandon Marshall down the field for the touchdown.
"I mean, yeah, right now I'm going out there and making big-time catches and running routes," said Coleman, who was not known for his hands last season. "It's kind of half and half now: half-running back/half-receiver."
A hybrid, right?
"You could say that," Coleman said with a laugh.

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Nice article from SI.com on the Falcoms and their use of Coleman:    http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/10/14/atlanta-falcons-offense-tevin-coleman-kyle-shanahan?xid=socialflow_twitter_si

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Falcons beaten by the Seahawks 26-24.  Coleman with 10 yds. on 5 carries; 1 reception for 7 yds,; targeted twice.

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Coleman is questionable to return with a hamstring injury

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Coleman is expected back on the field for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

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Falcons defeat the Cardinals 38-19.  Coleman with 8 carries for 9 yards and 1 TD.  2 receptions for 4 yards.  Freeman was the workhorse for Atlanta with 16 carries for 60 yards and 2 TDs.

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Falcons lose to the Chies 29-28.  Coleman with 49 yards on 12 carries.  No receptions; targeted twice.

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TOUCHDOWN!!   Coleman with a 6-yard reception!  His 8th TD of the season, 9th of his career.

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Falcons (8-5) defeated the Rams 42-14.  Coleman with 8 carries for 36 yds. and 1 TD.  2 receptions for 19 yds. and a TD; targeted 3 times.

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RBU! Coleman 6/51 in the 1st half. Falcons 28-13.

 

 

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Falcons (9-5) defeat the 49ers 41-13.  Coleman with 14 carries for 58 yds.  Caught both passes thrown his way for 8 yds.  He did have 1 lost fumble.

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Coleman representing today. So far 9 carries for 90 yards and a touchdown. 3 catches for 45 yards. 

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Falcons (10-5) knock off the Panthers 33-16.  Coleman with 9 carries for 90 yds.; long run of 56 yds.  3 receptions for 45 yes; caught all 3 passes thrown his way.  

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In the season finale, the Falcons beat the Saints 38-32.  Coleman 8 carries for 44 yds.; 3 receptions for 15 yds.; targetted 4 times.  The Falcons earned a first round bye in the playoffs.

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Playoff TD for Tevin!

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Falcons knock off the Seahawks 36-20.  Coleman with 11 carries for 57 yds. and 3 recptions for 22 yds. and a TD.  

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TD for Tevin!  Falcons spanking the Packers 44-15.