Falcons Tight End Says Team President Shows Same Leadership Style

The team's tight end said its president of football operations continues to lead in the same manner as when the two were teammates. The president threw passes to the player during recent organized team activities. "He still talks the same," the tight end said of the president.

"He's just in a different role. I feel like he's wrapping me tighter under his wing, from a different perspective as a front office guy now. But he just has a different role. " The president served as the team's starting quarterback from 2008 to 2021.

The tight end joined the roster as a rookie during the president's final season.

The president threw passes to the tight end on the practice field during the team's recent organized team activities. The tight end described the sessions as nostalgic. "It's great having him out here and, you know, he can still spin it like he can still play," the tight end said.

" The president left the team after the tight end's rookie season. The two have continued to communicate regularly since then. "I know him more personally rather than some of these younger guys and rookies," the tight end said. "I got a chance to play with him.