FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Qadree Ollison strutted through the Atlanta Falcons' locker room Monday wearing a bright smile, grateful for a chance that technically hadn't even come yet.
The rookie running back and fifth-round draft pick from Pittsburgh seemed poised to get a chance on offense at some point this season after flashing during the preseason -- or at least get a look on special teams. But Ollison has yet to be active for a game.
"I just have to be patient and really wait for my opportunity," Ollison said. "I have to keep getting better every day in practice, and I really do get better every day.