ESPN Falcons reporter Vaughn McClure believes Steven Jackson "might have a battle on his hands" if Davonta Freeman looks as good in pads as he did in shorts. Jackson will be the Week 1 starter, but he's not guaranteed a workhorse role. The 31-year-old (in July) failed to clear 4.0 yards per carry in 9-of-12 appearances last season, looking dangerously close to his career cliff. Freeman, an excellent pass protector with three-down tools, is going to be pushing for very significant snaps right away. We're not going to be investing in Jackson as a RB2.