Devonta Freeman takes verbal hits from Warrick Dunn to avoid real ones

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Devonta Freeman has done a solid job emulating Warrick Dunn as a dual-threat back, but imitating how Dunn talks is another story.

Freeman, the Atlanta Falcons' two-time Pro Bowl running back, leaned on a set of bleachers, took a deep breath, lowered his tone and offered his best impersonation of Dunn, who had his most productive seasons with the Falcons from 2002 to '08.

"Warrick always tells me all the time -- you know he talks low -- but he tells me, 'Hey, man, you've got do better. You can't be taking all these hits, man. It's all about longevity,'" Freeman whispered with a Southern drawl. "That's what he always says to me, and I appreciate that. I really appreciate…