Another day, another camp battle! This one concerns two young linebackers, one the fanbase loves and one that the jury is out on.
The Challengers
Riley has become a bit of a punching bag for Falcons fans. The 3rd round pick out of LSU in 2017 was expected to have an immediate impact for the team by many fans, despite the fact that he was clearly a developmental prospect when he was drafted. Certainly, the immediate impact of Deion Jones didn’t help matters. That said, it’s easy to forget why we were all excited about Riley when he was drafted.