With 's Atlanta future in doubt, the continue to suggest that second-year tailback is poised for a major role in 2015.Speaking at the NFL on Thursday, coach Dan Quinn said he has "high hopes" for Freeman, last year's fourth-round draft pick."My first impre sion: I can feel the quickne s," Quinn said of Freeman. "In our outside zone scheme I thought this is tailor-made for a guy who can really explode off the edge. I love this guy's competitive spirit."Quinn's high praise came just minutes after general manager Thomas Dimitroff expre sed confidence that the smallish Freeman in Kyle Shanahan's offense.A week ago, Shanahan revealed that he "" Freeman coming out of Florida State last year.Freeman caught our eye last summer as a mid-round back capable of breaking more tackles Carlton Fisk Jersey and making more plays than the more highly touted of the . He finished his rookie season tops among all running backs with 30 receptions for 225 yards while adding 65 rushes for 248 yards.Jackson is expected to be a salary-cap casualty. and are impending free agents.That leaves Freeman as the favorite to open 2015 as the starter even if Dimitroff adds a between-the-tackles complement in free agency or the draft.Here's what else we learned from the on Thursday: Making it clear that he has no concerns about ' multiple foot surgeries, Dimitroff said, "Plain and simple, we want Julio to be here ." Quinn confirmed that cornerbacks and have the size and competitive desire to fit the profile for his defensive scheme. Atlanta is also a for free agent . Quinn tempered expectations that the will add an impact pa s rusher in free agency, explaining that guys like defensive end/tackle aren't out there. Dimitroff reportedly at this time last year.The latest Podcast and 's new deal with the . Find more content on . Martin Perez Jersey