Atlanta Falcons defensive end Adrian Clayborn is desperately trying to prove himself. The former first rounder hasn't replicated the success he had during his rookie campaign in 2011. But that won't stop him from trying, even if he only has one year to make his case.
Clayborn will of course rely on the Falcons coaching staff. He's familiar with Raheem Morris, the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach that drafted him. He's familiar with Bryan Cox, who is also a former member of the Buccaneers coaching staff. Even with that support system in place, Clayborn is taking it one step further, consulting with Falcons alumnus Chuck Smith.