Fanspeak: Atlanta Falcons

And that’s probably a good thing, as the Falcons lack talent at almost every position, save for a few notable exceptions. So what would a “best player available” draft look like? Here’s a glimpse of what the Falcons might do with its first six picks: Round 1 Breaking down the options You can pencil in … More »

Review 10 different mock drafts, and you might get 10 different players for Atlanta, which owns the No. 8 overall pick in the upcoming draft. ESPN draft analyst Jordan Reid thinks Atlanta will take a pass rusher or an offensive lineman in the first round. Another ESPN draft analyst, Todd McShay, mocked USC wide receiver … More »

Atlanta received bad news this week as it was reported that star receiver Calvin Ridley may seek to play elsewhere next season. Ridley was the Falcons’ first-round pick in 2018. The former Alabama star was very steady to start his pro career, catching 64 and 63 passes, respectively, his first two seasons. Then he exploded … More »

Atlanta has a lot more problems to solve during the offseason than its current 6-8 record would indicate. Start with free agency. Twenty-three players are set to become unrestricted free agents – including nine full- or part-time starters. The Falcons are projected to be under the cap by $14.5 million in 2022, but almost 70 … More »