Hawthorne signs with Atlanta!

About how he has a chance to compete for a job in Atlanta, Hawthorne said:
"I've got an opportunity. "I'll make the best of it. If it's God's will, it'll be OK." (HA)

HA Note: "Wideout C.J. Hawthorne said he has reached an agreement on a free-agent contract with the Atlanta Falcons. He will report to the Falcons' minicamp May 8. Hawthorne has been told he will compete as wide receiver and "gunner" on punt and kickoff coverages."

Happy for Hawthorne, Mack said:
"I'm so happy for him. He's really worked hard." (HA)

Not discouraged about having to wait until yesterday for a contract, Hawthrone said:
"When you have high expectations and things don't work out, you have rebrace yourself. I did that." (HA)

About how Atlanta is just a 6-hour drive from his home in Biloxi, Mississippi, Hawthorne said:
"It's an easy drive." (HA)