The Atlanta Falcons signed Kirk Cousins in free agency last month, so quarterback is no longer an issue as they prepare to use the No. 8 overall pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday night.
The Falcons have had a dire need for a reliable sack artist for over a decade. It’s been a position the organization just hasn’t been able to get right, whether it be through the draft or free agency.
In the lead-up to the 2024 NFL Draft, Falcons fans are nearly unified in their desire to bolster the pass rush with Atlanta’s first-round pick. Fans also believe the team is likely to trade down.
As the Falcons prepare for Thursday’s first round, the club’s former head coach is settling in with his new team as Arthur Smith takes over as the Steelers offensive coordinator.
Many teams have justified offseason hype, but summer buzz can lead to bitter disappointment. Other squads have failed to either live up to expectations or keep up with their previous pace, leading to missed opportunities and/or sweeping changes.
Holders of the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons don’t have the worries of a lot of teams picking in the top 10. Overall, the Falcons are a pretty talented team, even last year.
The Falcons are one of the more intriguing teams leading up to the draft. They own the 8th pick for the third consecutive season, but their needs don’t exactly line up with the value that could potentially be available when they are on the clock.
Every NFL team tries to build a dynasty and win Super Bowls, but only a select few in NFL history have found such consistency. Over the next five years, these are the teams that have the best chance at ultimate success.
Longtime defensive end Calais Campbell said back in January that he was leaning toward playing again in 2024. Campbell, 37, played the 2023 season with the Falcons on a one-year deal.
One situation to watch ahead of the NFL Draft is the 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk. The star wide receiver is coming off the best season of his career, catching 75 passes for 1,342 yards and seven touchdowns on his way to second-team All-Pro honors.
Can Seattle keep it going? Will there be any further separation in the middle of the pack? And will things get even worse for struggling traditional powers like Green Bay? Let’s get to the games.
We are one sleep away from the NFL Draft, and there is a ton of speculation about what the Falcons are going to do with the 8th overall pick. Most draft pundits expect Atlanta to take a defender, with Dallas Turner and Laiatu Latu being the most popular picks.
The Falcons are going to add to the quarterback room this offseason. There’s no doubt about that, but where questions begin is how they acquire that signal caller.
With the NFL Draft days away, the Falcons are gearing up for what should be a noteworthy Thursday night. Holding the 8th pick, Terry Fontenot can go in any number of directions, a couple of which he’s never done since taking over general manager duties in Atlanta.
The Falcons are entering the draft with what many consider to be glaring needs at the cornerback and edge positions. A.J. Terrell will man one boundary position, and a combination of Mike Hughes, Clark Phillips, Dee Alford, Kevin King, and Antonio Hamilton Sr.
It remains to be seen how early the Washington product will hear his name called.
The NFL Draft is here, which means Falcons mocks are flooding in, and I want to highlight a few of my favorites. This one from PFF has Atlanta doing what many fans have been begging the club to do for years — defense, defense, and more defense.
The Falcons have shuffled up the QB room from last year considerably. Most notably, Kirk Cousins was brought in after signing a lucrative four-year deal that came with $100 million in guarantees, and Desmond Ridder was shipped out in a trade with the Cardinals for Rondale Moore.
The Atlanta Falcons have secured a promising new franchise quarterback, though they’re mindful that his tenure with the team might be short-lived. Kirk Cousins, their current quarterback, faces age-related concerns, compounded by a recent significant injury that could potentially delay his return to the field.
Arthur Blank said he did not believe the Falcons tampered with Kirk Cousins, but it does seem likely the team will face a punishment of some sort in the wake of its high-profile quarterback addition.
The Atlanta Falcons cannot catch a break. The team had one of the better off-seasons so far amongst other teams after landing quarterback Kirk Cousins for a whopping $180 million.
Matt Ryan, a former NFL Most Valuable Player, made the end of his pro football career official Monday, retiring as a member of the Atlanta Falcons. Ryan played 14 seasons at quarterback for the Falcons, who selected him with the No.
The QB played for the Falcons for 14 seasons after the team drafted him with the No. 3 overall pick in 2008.
Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan made a video to announce his retirement as a player in the NFL. The Falcons legend is hanging up his cleats after a 15-year playing career.
Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has officially retired. The Falcons' official X/Twitter account dropped a video of Ryan reading a letter over
Former first-round draft pick Matt Ryan announced his official retirement from the NFL after 15 seasons on Monday. In a surprise move, Ryan revealed that he’s retiring as a member of the Atlanta Falcons – the team with which he spent all but a single season of his career.
The Atlanta Falcons announced QB Matt Ryan has signed a one-day contract to retire as a member of the organization. Ryan spent this past year as an analyst with CBS Sports.
The NFL hasn’t forgot about the allegations levied against the Atlanta Falcons for tampering with quarterback Kirk Cousins and the Philadelphia Eagles with running back Saquon Barkley.
The tirade comes after a recent ESPN story claimed that a call from Robert Kraft potentially prevented Belichick from landing the Falcons' head-coaching gig.
The NFL Draft is just one week away, and soon we can say goodbye to the mock drafts and start getting excited about each of our team's respective selections.
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