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Atlanta Falcons News: Justin Hardy development crucial for offense

By Freddie Boston

Dec 6, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Justin Hardy (16) runs the ball in the first half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Justin Hardy (16) runs the ball in the first half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Good morning, Falcons and welcome to the weekend at long last. The countdown to the 2016 NFL Draft has reached just 12 days. How Dan Quinn and Thomas Dimitroff address the roster’s positions of need is going to be fascinating to watch unfold.

As you sip your coffee this fine Saturday morning, enjoy these Falcons articles.

Falcons still counting on Justin Hardy to be quite a catch — Vaughn McClure of ESPN

For the offense to take the next jump, second-year Justin Hardy needs to step up his game. Hardy flashed potential when he finally got his opportunity in the second half of 2015, and his development is crucial for the Falcons moving forward.

Free agency redo: What the Falcons should have done — Matthew Chambers of The Falcoholic

If the Falcons could go back to the start of free agency and change their plans, what should have they done differently? Matthew Chambers gives his take on how the free agency period could have been a more successful one for the Falcons. And I like his suggestions.

2016 Draft Needs: Falcons To Bolster Running Back Depth After Draft — Aaron Freeman of FalcFans.com

The Falcons have Pro Bowlers at running back and fullback in Devonta Freeman and Patrick DiMarco, but don’t be surprised to see them look for more depth in undrafted free agency. Tevin Coleman is locked in as as the No. 2 behind Freeman, but Atlanta could add another back to compete with Terron Ward for the third spot on the depth chart.

Next: Predicting each Falcons 2016 season game

Roster Reset recap: Four power teams reign in NFC — Gregg Rosenthal of NFL.com

After the offseason moves already made, Gregg Rosenthal ranks the NFC teams. As you can expect, the four contenders are the Seattle Seahawks, Carolina Panthers, Arizona Cardinals and Green Bay Packers. The Falcons are in the ‘Has a QB, has a chance’ category along with the likes of the New Orleans Saints and Dallas Cowboys.

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