Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Jake Matthews has claimed that he is perfectly suited to the team's tactics this season.

The Falcons plan to operate a new zone-blocking scheme, and Matthews said that he is excited to use it in the new campaign.

He told ESPN: "It's about athleticism and speed. We're trying to beat the defence off the ball, outwork them and outrun them, and beat them with angles, all that stuff, cutting them off.

"I think it something that's well-suited for me. I feel like I have that lateral quickness and I can be a big help in this offence. So I'm excited for it."

The Falcons finished third in the NFC South last season with a 6-10 losing record.