Falcons Held 'Great' Talks with Calais Campbell, But Dolphins Signing was 'Perfect Time'
But rather than a member of the coaching staff, Dolphins defensive lineman Calais Campbell did the honors. He was moments removed from dapping up and exchanging friendly banter with Falcons receiver Drake London and running back Bijan Robinson.
"We had great communication with Calais," Fontenot said. "I don’t want to ever get into the specifics of our communication with him directly or his agent. But we talked to him and his agent, so I wouldn’t say." Campbell also noted he would essentially play for free because he loves the game so much, though he recognized his past sums aided in making that an easier claim to say.
And so, the Falcons failed to reunite with Campbell, who tied with outside linebacker Bud Dupree for the team lead with 6.5 sacks last season. The 6-foot-8, 307-pound Campbell also collected 10 tackles for loss and 17 quarterback hits while starting all 17 games. "It’s important for all of us," Fontenot said. "I learn from that. You know, sometimes I can get too caught up in what I have to do and say, ‘Okay, let me help. Let me teach and help this guy develop. This young guy, young male, or female. Let me help them too.’ You have to look at that.
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