With the bulk of free agency behind us, the NFL world now turns to the draft, which will take place in exactly one month. The Falcons should be feeling much more confident today than they did a couple of weeks ago now that their two biggest holes are filled.
The Falcons enter draft season with a couple of glaring roster needs on the defensive side of the ball. When Arthur Blank gave Terry Fontenot the ability
Soon after Kirk Cousins’ introductory press conference with the Falcons, tampering allegations became the hot talking point. It appeared that Atlanta’s new quarterback hinted at some things that may not be legal in the eyes of the NFL.
The Falcons signaled to their fans and the rest of the league that their window to compete opened when Kirk Cousins signed for $180 million. Arthur Smith didn’t have much expectations, which he somehow didn’t meet and was fired, but his predecessor doesn’t have the same luxury.
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The heavy lifting of free agency is in the past. Nearly all of the top free agents have signed already, but there are still a few remaining that could pique the interest of the Falcons.
The Atlanta Falcons endured a disappointing 2023 season, prompting speculation about what could have been had former head coach Arthur Smith made different decisions regarding the quarterback position.
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Following the initial wave of free agency, the Falcons are sitting in a position where they can do a lot of different things in April’s draft. Terry Fontenot is outspoken about drafting for needs because it sometimes results in reaching, which is why Atlanta’s GM does his absolute best to fill the roster’s needs prior to the draft.
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The Atlanta Falcons landed one of the biggest fish in the free-agent pond, signing quarterback Kirk Cousins to a lucrative multi-year deal. While Cousins will certainly improve the Falcons heading into 2024, it’s still pretty clear the team needs some help in other areas.
The Falcons didn’t have any marquee free agents to bring back this offseason. The most notable player that hit free agency was Calais Campbell, and the new staff has made it abundantly clear how badly they want the veteran back in Atlanta.
It was reported Monday the Pittsburgh Steelers reached an agreement with free agent running back and kick returner Cordarrelle Patterson. The signing serves as a reunion with Arthur Smith, as the two spent three years together with the Atlanta Falcons.
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The Atlanta Falcons have made some notable changes already this offseason. Raheem Morris gets his next chance as the new head coach. Kirk Cousins is hoping to bring in more stability at the quarterback position.
Statistically speaking, Cousins was undeniably the best quarterback to reach the open market earlier this month.
The first couple of waves of free agency have passed. Most of the heavy lifting is in the rearview mirror, and the situation is no different for the Falcons, who spent over $200 million on the first day of free agency by signing Kirk Cousins and Darnell Mooney.
New year, new rules. It’s that time of the year again, as the Atlanta Falcons and 31 other NFL teams prepare for the upcoming season. The annual NFL owners meetings kicked off earlier this week in Orlando, FL, drawing together executives, general managers, and coaches to address various issues as the new league year begins.
Though the Falcons have fixed their quarterback problem for the foreseeable future with Kirk Cousins, Terry Fontenot knows how dangerous not having a succession plan in place can be for an organization.
Following the NFL’s adoption of a new kickoff rule, the Pittsburgh Steelers are poised to sign versatile return man Cordarrelle Patterson to a two-year, $6 million deal, according to a report from ESPN.
With Kirk Cousins in the fold, the Falcons are signaling to the rest of the league their window to compete is officially open. However, to maximize their chances with the veteran, Terry Fontenot has to add to the defense, which Raheem Morris acknowledged on Tuesday during the owner’s meetings in Orlando.
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Former Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson has found a new home in NFL free agency. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Patterson is signing
The Pittsburgh Steelers are not wasting any time in trying to take advantage of the NFL's new kickoff rules.
Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles has a history of keeping receipts.
Arthur Blank spoke about the alleged tampering case against the Atlanta Falcons and Kirk Cousins at the Annual Owners meeting. According to ESPN, Blank stated, “The tampering deal, we obviously don’t believe we tampered, and we shared all the information with the league,” Blank said at the NFL’s annual meeting Monday.
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