"Allen was a converted late round cornerback who was cut by the team, signed back to the practice squad, and converted to safety under Dan Quinn. He quickly blossomed into a multi-year starter and an eraser on the back end of the defense, with sterling coverage skills deep in his first four years as a starter in particular that helped mask a lot of problems brewing closer to the line of scrimmage."
"Allen was an acknowledged glue guy and leader in the locker room who rarely missed a tackle and surrendered just a dozen touchdowns in six years as a starter. He was underrated during his time in Atlanta and will likely not win this particular competition, but he deserves to be in this conversation."
"Bates has only been in Atlanta for three years, but c'mon, he's amazing. The essenc"
The Falcons are evaluating five safety candidates for two starting positions. Allen, a converted late-round cornerback, developed into a multi-year starter known for coverage skills, leadership, and reliability, recording 245 tackles, 11 interceptions, and 26 pass deflections while surrendering only a dozen touchdowns across six seasons. Bates, in his third year with Atlanta, demonstrates exceptional performance with 202 tackles, 13 interceptions, 27 pass deflections, and 8 forced fumbles. Both safeties represent different profiles—Allen as an underrated glue guy and leader, and Bates as an elite performer. The competition includes other notable candidates with varying injury histories and career trajectories.
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