Coleman’s four-year numbers are better than McKinnon’s four-year numbers, except pass receptions.

McKinnon's rushing totals (2014-17): 474 rushes, 1,918 yards and seven touchdowns.

Coleman's rushing totals (2015-18): 520 carries, 2,295 yards and 17 touchdowns.

McKinnon's receiving totals: 142 catches, 984 yards and five touchdowns.

Coleman's receiving totals: 91 catches, 1,001 yards and 11 touchdowns.

McKinnon overall: 616 touches, 2,902 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Coleman overall: 611 touches, 3,296 yards and 28 touchdowns.

The problem for the Falcons is that they signed running back Devonta Freeman to a six-year, $43 million deal Aug. 9, 2017.

They likely can’t fit two $40 million plus running backs under the cap.

Coleman’s negotiations will start at the four-year, $30 million that McKinnon received and based on his productivity, his market value is higher.

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