Today we step into the time machine and go back about four decades in this edition of the “Forgotten Falcons” article series.
Lynn Cain spent six of his seven years as a running back in the NFL in Atlanta, toting the rock as a starter (technically) in three of those years. He was the other part of a rushing duo that included Falcons legend William Andrews, helping the Falcons taste their first bit of divisional success in franchise history.
Let’s take a look at Cain’s time in Atlanta.
Years in Atlanta: 1979-1984
Falcons Statistics: 604 carries, 2,263 rushing yards, 19 rushing touchdowns, 122 catches, 1,037 receiving yards, 6 receiving touchdowns
Cain isn’t a name most think of when looking at the Falcons of the early 80s (hence the reason for his placement in this article), but he was an effective piece in Atlanta’s greatest success in the early part of its history.