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Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images Atlanta targets an upgrade in their secondary in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Atlanta Falcons have a number of pressing needs on defense, to the point where a top-flight prospect at basically any position would elicit a thumbs up from me. Cornerback is certainly one of those spots. The Falcons currently have A.J. Terrell, Clark Phillips, and … [Read more...] about Falcons land Michigan CB Will Johnson in Daniel Jeremiah’s Mock Draft 1.0

Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Was Fontenot’s bet on Penix one of the smartest decisions of the 2024 NFL Draft? Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport did an interesting experiment we enjoy this time of year, where he went through all 32 picks from the 2024 NFL draft and re-drafted them based on their performance in their rookie season. Through the experiment, nine players jumped … [Read more...] about Bleacher Report’s 2024 NFL Re-Draft further vindicates Falcons controversial draft pick

Dale Zanine-Imagn Images The rosters are loaded with intriguing talent on defense, and the Falcons appear to be taking note. Day 2 of the 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl has concluded, and plenty of defenders stood out to me and perhaps the Atlanta Falcons staff. The Falcons were well-represented today, with more than a handful of scouts in the building. Even Thomas … [Read more...] about 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl Day 2 notes and observations: Falcons appear to be on the hunt for defenders

Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images And the grades are not nearly as bad as I expected! Earlier this week, we asked y’all to grade Jeff Ulbrich’s return to Atlanta as the team’s new defensive coordinator. We shared our thoughts in this staff roundtable, but we wanted to know your perspective. And the results surprised me a little, because fans by and large do not hate … [Read more...] about Falcons fans grade the Jeff Ulbrich hire

Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Oh, Terry... ESPN’s Aaron Schatz recently published his best, and worst, rookie classes of 2024 using various metrics from Sports Info Solutions’ total points metrics to ESPN metrics and FTN Network DVOA ratings. After thoroughly examining the entire league’s rookie classes, Schatz had the Atlanta Falcons ranked right where you thought they … [Read more...] about ESPN ranks 2024 Falcons rookie class among least productive in the NFL