Are the Atlanta Falcons bound for the playoffs?

Dec 8, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 43-37. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

What do the Falcons need to do?

Well, first of all there of course a lot of areas this team needs to address in the 2015 NFL Draft, starting with defense.

Dec 31, 2014; Glendale, AZ, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Jay Ajayi (27) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Arizona Wildcats in the 2014 Fiesta Bowl at Phoenix Stadium. The Broncos won 38-30. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports

After ranking bottom in total defense and passing defense last term, general manager Thomas Dimitroff will be looking to bolster the pass-rush that totalled just 22 sacks in 2014, per ESPN Stats.

As well as finding at least one talented edge rusher, the Falcons may look at the class of defensive backs to improve their secondary.

On the offensive side of the football, the ground game is the biggest area of concern. With the release of veteran Steven Jackson and the recent departure of Jacquizz Rodgers, Dimitroff has signalled his intention to transform the run game.

There will be plenty of options through each of the first four rounds for the Falcons to improve their ground game; the draft boasts a deep pool of running backs this year.

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