Atlanta Falcons: The Atlanta Falcons struggled last year and that was with Matt Ryan. Now they have Marcus Mariotta under center with third-round draft pick Desmond
Ridder waiting in the wings. Neither make you think this will be a high
flying offense even with stud tight end Kyle Pitts. Cordarrelle Patteson
had a great season as a hybrid RB/WR. He provided some spark to the offense
and rushing capability to a team that didn't seem to have a good RB option
to start the season. Losing Calvin Ridley for the year is a huge loss
(suspension). The o-line might be better so that is always helpful. Some
good weapons on offense but I don't know if it makes any really strides.
That will boil down to Marriota who is capable but no one thinks he is the
long term solution.
The defensive line could be better with some top draft picks being used on
that side of the ball. The linebacker corps has been revamped. The
defensive backs are anchored by excellent corner A.J. Terrell and newly
signed Casey Hayward Jr. This gives Atlanta the best corners they had in
years and they have some depth to lean on. So the defense could be better and that
is a good thing as they were horrible on defense last year.
Some folks are high on the young talent Atlanta has but I doubt that
translates to much this year though they could be more competitive in games.
That's what this year will be is seeing what some of those young guys bring
to the team. Will they give them hope for the future? While Atlanta fans
can't expect much in the win column this is all about the future.
They should have beaten the saints!
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