The Falcons don’t need to draft an off-ball linebacker with Deion Jones, Foyesade Oluokon, and Mykal Walker under contract, but old-school thumper Nick Bolton is an intriguing prospect — in terms of complimenting attributes — if the value is right. Of course, Terry Fontenot isn’t going to consider taking Bolton with the fourth overall pick,
In a press conference Tuesday, Terry Fontenot was asked how he would improve the roster with a tight cap and so many spots to fill. To which Fontenot responded, “Everything is in consideration. We’re going to have to make some hard decisions on this roster.” This gave me the feeling there might be some surprising
According to Tankathon, the Atlanta Hawks have the sixth-easiest remaining schedule for the second half of the NBA season. Remaining schedule strengths with the second half of the NBA schedule added: https://t.co/PtdshpaLFl — Tankathon.com (@tankathon) February 24, 2021 The Hawks’ strength of schedule — combined winning percentage of their opponents — of .489 makes the
Olivier Vernon is a few seasons removed from his best play, but he has still been one of the better pass rushers in the league over the past couple of years. He graded out at 74.6 last season to go with 51 pressures, according to PFF. But unfortunately, an Achilles injury in Week 17 ended
This offseason is going to be full of cap-saving moves, and the Houston Texans parted ways with two rotational players — Senio Kelemete and Peter Kalambayi — according to Ian Rapoport. The #Texans are releasing versatile veteran OL Senio Kelemete today, per the wire, creating about $1.5M in cap space. The 30-year-old has started 42
In a press conference yesterday, Terry Fontenot was asked how he would improve the roster with a tight cap and so many spots to fill. To which Fontenot responded, “Everything is in consideration. We’re going to have to make some hard decisions on this roster.” This gave me the feeling there might be some surprising
When evaluating an organization, every head coach prospect will assess the roster and value different personnel. Some might place more value on a team with an established quarterback, one with a young foundation, or one bare to easily mold. The Falcons attracted Arthur Smith for several reasons, one being their talent already on the roster.
The Falcons currently have Hayden Hurst as the only tight end under contract, but the market grew as news broke that Jacksonville declined Tyler Eifert‘s team option, making him a free agent in March — according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #Jaguars are expected to decline the team option for TE Tyler Eifert’s contract,
The Falcons have obvious needs at multiple positions — running back, offensive line, defensive line, and defensive backs all need to be addressed this offseason. But what about the strengths and weaknesses of the 2021 draft class? Terry Fontenot will have his own big board, which is a guide to maneuvering through all seven rounds of the
This will be a talking point the entire offseason; versatile defenders in the draft or free agency will always appeal to Dean Pees and Terry Fontenot more than those who aren’t. Pees’ scheme requires big and physical safeties to play in the box or blitz while also having the range to man-up athletic tight ends
