Coach Mike Smith says Jacquizz Rodgers "can handle all three downs" at running back.

"We thought he was only going to be a change of pace back," Smith said. "We found out very quickly that even though he is short, he is not little. He can handle all three downs and he does a very good job for us returning kicks." Rodgers did a fine job with his opportunities in 2012, but we feel he's best suited for passing down work. Atlanta is expected to eye a big back in free agency or the draft to replace Michael Turner.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution says the "good money" is on the Falcons drafting a running back.

Fox Sports South doesn't envision Jacquizz Rodgers as an every-down go-to running back.

We don't either. Rodgers struggled mightily to run between the tackles all season long, and it showed yet again in Sunday's loss to the 49ers. Michael Turner is likely to be a salary cap casualty this offseason unless he takes a sizable pay cut, so the Falcons are certain to be on the lookout for a bigger back to complement Rodgers as a scatback.

Jacquizz Rodgers rushed 11 times for 35 yards in the Falcons' NFC title game loss to the Niners.

He struggled running between the tackles, as usual, and wasn't involved in the passing game. Although Rodgers can make defenders miss when sprung into space, he lacks explosiveness without blocking-aided momentum and is panning out as a scatback only entering his third NFL season. Rodgers will be back on his minimum base salary in 2013, but we don't expect a significant leap in production, even if the Falcons cut Michael Turner. Rodgers, who turns 23 in February, finished 2012 as the No. 36 overall fantasy running back.

ESPN's Adam Schefter suggests Jacquizz Rodgers is "too small" to be an every-down back.

Rodgers is listed at 5'6/196, but size isn't the only concern here. On 151 career carries, he's managed just 3.75 yards per tote. And if the Falcons thought he could effectively carry the load, he would have taken fully over for the washed up Michael Turner already. Expect Atlanta to target a running back relatively early in April's draft.

Jacquizz Rodgers rushed 10 times for 64 yards and added two receptions for eight yards in Sunday's Divisional round victory over the Seahawks.

The Falcons offensive line bullied Seattle's front seven in a dominant first half, and Quizz provided the hightlight with a powerful, career-long 45-yard run that featured a steam-rolling of FS Earl Thomas. Look for Atlanta to continue their equal timeshare between Rodgers and Michael Turner versus the 49ers in the NFC Championship game.

Jacquizz Rodgers led the Falcons with eight receptions for 50 yards and added five rushes for 28 yards versus the Bucs in Week 17.

Quizz saw considerably more action than Michael Turner as Atlanta's starters played the entire game. The passing-down specialist closed out his second regular season with 94 carries, 362 rushing yards (3.85 YPC), 53 receptions, 402 receiving yards, and two touchdowns. Expect Rodgers and Turner to continue splitting touches throughout the playoffs.

Jacquizz Rodgers rushed six times for 14 yards in Saturday's win over the Lions.

He added one catch for 11 yards. Rodgers played behind Michael Turner and wasn't involved in the passing game for the second consecutive week. He remains no more than a flex option for Week 17 against the Bucs.

Jacquizz Rodgers caught six passes for 43 yards, adding 21 yards on the ground on four touches, against the Panthers.

Jacquizz Rodgers rushed for 43 yards on eight carries in Thursday night's Week 13 victory over the Saints.

Rodgers added two catches for minus-four yards and returned just one kick for 22 yards. No. 3 back Jason Snelling caught four passes for 28 yards out of the backfield. Michael Turner and Quizz combined for 71 yards and a touchdown on five carries on the team's opening drive but were mostly quiet after that. Rodgers' fantasy value takes a major hit due to Turner handling all goal-line work.