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ATL96Steeler
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I was listening to sports talk radio today during lunch and the topic was where do the Falcons go from here?
After such a devastating loss I thought is was a good topic for the board.
This is what we know so far.
OFC
DEF, needs a younger edge player opposite Beasley. IMO they need a younger DT to pair with Garrett, and Allen is pretty good, but he's not a top shelf FS.
We shall see, but I like the Falcons chances is defending the South, but we know that's extremely rare (like never) to repeat in the NFCS. Tampa is on the rise, CAR needs to regroup, and NO should have better health next year...should be a dog fight.
After such a devastating loss I thought is was a good topic for the board.
This is what we know so far.
OFC
- OC is Steve Sarkisian, former UW & USC head coach. Most recently the defacto OC for Bama. We'll have to see what he brings, but clearly they don't want to change much.
- Freeman, '17 will be the final yr on his rookie deal. Most heard about the leak from his agent on a contract extension. I think he gets extended, but after Trufant's deal.
- OG...although Matthews had a rough game in the SB, the general thinking is they are set at C, and both OT spots, but at least one of the OG spots will be upgraded.
- Richard Smith, a name we rarely heard much is formerly leaving the DC role maybe for a consultant spot. Word is Quinn is filling this job from within the current staff. Secondary coach Marquand Manuel is a name people have mentioned.
- Bryan Cox, DL coach has been fired.
- Trufant, definitely will be extended, probably before FA. Jalen Collins has shown he can be the CB2 outside and they will likely move Alford into the slot role and Poole will move to the CB4 role.
- DT, DE, FS...this where I think the Falcons will be looking in FA and the draft.
DEF, needs a younger edge player opposite Beasley. IMO they need a younger DT to pair with Garrett, and Allen is pretty good, but he's not a top shelf FS.
We shall see, but I like the Falcons chances is defending the South, but we know that's extremely rare (like never) to repeat in the NFCS. Tampa is on the rise, CAR needs to regroup, and NO should have better health next year...should be a dog fight.