Despite all his accolades and connection with Raheem Morris, many feel the Falcons were wise not to acquire the three-time 1st-team All-Pro cornerback
With the Falcons making significant defensive changes this offseason, it created possibilities to expand on what they would do to upgrade a unit in dire need of talent. Raheem Morris made multiple moves to reunite with former players from his Super Bowl-winning Rams’ defense. Leonard Floyd and Jordan Fuller were signed in free agency to bring a strong presence in areas where upgrades were needed. Could they have brought in another former Ram who happens to be one of the most prolific defensive players in the past decade?
Jalen Ramsey has been in trade talks for months as the Dolphins are in a transition phase. That generated some buzz about which teams could trade for him. A reunion with the Rams seemed inevitable based on the fit, but there was a lingering chance the Falcons could make a splash. That proved not to be the case as the Steelers made another massive trade to acquire him. For all his achievements and tone-setting style of play, not many fans believe the Falcons should have even pursued him.
Adding another high-priced player to a secondary with A.J. Terrell and Jessie Bates would have been difficult to manage. There are also current cap constraints given the contract situation with Kirk Cousins. Ramsey would have been a tremendous addition to bolster a secondary with serious star power, but the timing wasn’t right for a reunion despite Ramsey’s admiration for Morris. The Falcons look headed into the season banking on development from younger players and continued steady play from veterans.
Is the fan base correct in believing it wasn’t worth it for the Falcons to trade for Ramsey? Are you confident in the secondary improving? Let us know below.