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New Falcon Derrick Shelby values lessons from Suh, Wake

New Falcons defensive lineman Derrick Shelby developed a reputation more for his ability to defend the run during his four seasons with the Miami Dolphins.

The 6-foot-2-inch, 280-pound Shelby, however, believes his pass rush skills are much better than advertised thanks, in large part, to lesson learned from Ndamukong Suh and Cameron Wake.

``Obviously with Cam Wake, I would just pick his brain as much as I could,'' Shelby said. ``Randy Starks was there and I picked his brain. Jared Odrick, too. And this past year even with Suh, every rep with took, I was like, `What were you thinking here?