James Pearce Jr. has been a star early in Falcons training camp

Falcons Rookie Edge Rusher James Pearce Bringing the Edge in Training Camp

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — When the Atlanta Falcons made improving edge rusher their offseason priority, they addressed an attitude as well as a position. Veteran Leonard Floyd and rookie first-round picks Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. are already making an impact for the Falcons, who had their first practice of training camp in pads on Tuesday. Pearce has made a quick impression with his aggressive style. The rookie’s confidence in not back…

James Pearce Jr. has been a star early in Falcons training camp

The Falcons’ decision to trade a future first round pick to move back into the first round and select James Pearce Jr. was met with a lot of skepticism from the national media. However, if he helps fix what’s been Atlanta’s single most glaring issue for more than a decade, it will be a home run move from general manager Terry Fontenot, who knows results have to start coming if he’s to keep his job. It might only be training camp, but James Pearc…