The Facts: According to ESPN.com's Vaughn McClure, it's hard to imagine the Falcons keeping Coleman and starter Devonta Freeman together after rewarding Freeman with an extension worth $8.25 million per year.
Diehards Line:
McClure was quick to acknowledge that with Coleman having one year left on his contract, nothing is imminent here. But Coleman, with 20 total touchdowns in three seasons, has trade value. McClure asked one high-ranking AFC evaluator about it: "Yes, he does have value. Great complement to a starter and he could fill the role as a starting running back. Great speed and athleticism. Only knock is he hasn't been their featured runner. Can't discount his ability to score [with] the football.' All that said, the Falcons have done a good job of keeping both backs in the mix. But from a fantasy perspective, splitting them up would be a best-case scenario.