Linebacker Coy Wire Organizes Falcons Workouts

CUMMING, Ga. – During the brief lifting of the NFL lockout, Atlanta Falcons linebacker Coy Wire got plenty of encouragement from coach Mike Smith.

Wire also heard plenty of frustration in Smith’s voice, but their phone conversation inspired the Falcons’ representative to the NFL Players Association to provide some unity for his teammates.

When the work stoppage began over nine weeks ago, Wire organized player workouts and kept teammates informed on labor developments with phone calls, e-mails and text messages.

Among those routinely joining Wire at a private training complex four days a week are linebacker Curtis Lofton, cornerback Brent Grimes, defensive end Kroy Biermann, fullback Ovie Mughelli, guard Harvey Dahl and defensive back Brian Williams.