Falcons 2022 Preview

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With the roster update upon us, Coach Deon and ownership have been doing a bit of analyst on the team and where we would like to focus throughout the season.

 

First, we start at the Quarterback position- we have elected to name Desmond Riddler as the starting signal caller. Having similar throwing accuracy and athletic traits it was an easy call to give the rookie a start. Marcus Mariota is available for trade as the former first round pick would like to be an environment to earn a starting position. In Atlanta, he will remain the backup.

 

The offensive line is one of the key focuses we look to improve throughout the off season and draft. Veteran tackle Jake Matthews & Guard Chris Lindstrom leads the group with a lot of guys on the verge of not making the final roster. The projected starters are:

LT Jake Matthews

LG Jalen Mayfield

C Matthew Hennessy 

RG Chris Lindstrom

RT Germain Ifeldi 

 

Rumors involving talks with the following free agents have been gearing up prior to the upcoming free agency draft; Tackles - Duane Brown, Jason Peters & Bryan Bulaga 

Center - Matt Paradise 

 

The running back position is also in need of help. Cordalle Patterson returns RB1 but the front office would like to take some of the load off the 31 y/o specialist. Cordalle will be returning kicks and lining up in the slot this upcoming season. Rumors have been circulating about a upcoming trade for a top tier RB. There have also been reports of FA RBs Kalen Ballage and Javian Hawkins at Atlanta’s facility. Tyler Allgeier will be serving as the primary goal line back and will get the opportunity to tote the rock on early downs. Damien Williams looked really good in camp and will also get an opportunity to play in passing situations.

 

The Team drafted USC stud Drake London to pair up with TE Kyle Pitts. Calvin Ridley will be sitting for the season but Coach Deon is very confident that the club will make a deal to get Ridley resigned for next season. This will give recently acquired Bryan Edwards a bigger target share an opportunity to develop into the falcons third receiver while Ridley faces his suspension.

Starts will be:

X - Drake London

Y - Kyle Pitts

Z - Bryan Edwards

 

 

Moving on to the Defense as this side of the ball has some glaring holes.

 

We have elected to run a 3-5 defense this year and will hope to maximize the potential of our linebackers.

 

Defensive line is helmed by Veteran Grady Jarrett.. the rest of the D line pretty much a rag tag team of fringe players. Coach Deon knows the importance of a good pass rush and will be searching aggressively for the next big thing. Rookie Arnold Ebiktetie & Rashaan Evanswill get a good amount of opportunity rushing the passer as he will often be off the edge in the “EDGE” role. Coach Beaux would love to find an upgrade at DT.

 

DE - Grady Jarrett

DT - Anthony Rush

DE - Lorenzo Carter

 

Edge - Arnold Ebiktetie & Rashaan Evans 

Mike LB - Troy Anderson 

Will LB - Deion Jones

 

The two interior linebackers are the engine in the train. Team captain Deion Jones will be holding down the middle while mentoring rookie Troy Anderson. The two MLB tandem is aiming to the best in the SFL. The two will be backed up by Mykael Walker who has been turning heads at camp as he looks for more ways to get on the field.

 

Our secondary is just as promising as our linebacker core. Veteran Casey Hayward and rising start Aj Terrell will be starting at corner with the starting slot corner Isaiah Oliver. The cornerback room is very confident and looks to be one of the best pass defenses in the league.

 

Richie Grant will be starting at SS along with Mike Ford at SS. Mike Ford is moving from CB to FS. Erik Harris has been aiding Mike with the transition from CB to safety as the club looks to booster a weaker safety room with some of the talent from their cornerbacks. Safety is a position we plan to attack in the early rounds of the draft.

 

Team needs:

Offensive line

Running backs 

Defensive tackle 

Safety 

 

Please contact the front office to facilitate a trade as some of the needs will need to be addressed immediately.