The Facts: Now in his second NFL training camp, Coleman said he feels a greater sense of comfort right now than he did last summer. The Falcons want to get him more carries in 2016 and feature him more in the passing game, which they did Thursday, sending him on a variety of routes during 11-on-11 drills. "They're finding more ways to get the backs out there and get them the ball," Coleman said. "So it's going to be exciting for us to be back there and get the ball more than just running."
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Coleman added: "Any way I get the ball is any way I get the ball. It doesn’t matter if I’m catching the ball, running the ball, receiving a kickoff – anything. (If) I got the ball, I’m going make something happen.” Earlier in the week, HC Dan Quinn mentioned Coleman as a potential kick return option. The 2015 third-rounder spoke about the prospect of chipping in on special teams, saying, “I’m fast, I’m explosive, so it’d be real exciting to do. ..." While we still view Devonta Freeman as a front-line fantasy RB, the offseason-long buzz surrounding Coleman's increased role is something that must be taken into account when determining Freeman's value.