Dirty Bird Daily: Latest Atlanta Falcons News
Good morning Atlanta Falcons fans, and happy Thursday. What does the quarterback depth chart look like? The focus also turns to Dan Quinn, who has hit a home run in creating a competitive atmosphere. Let’s dive straight into today’s morning links and news.
Falcons full QB depth chart analysis — Scott Carasik of Bleacher Report
"The Atlanta Falcons have one of the most stable quarterback situations in the NFL. Matt Ryan is a true franchise quarterback, and they have a solid competition for the backup quarterback spot between veteran T.J. Yates and third-year player Sean Renfree."
Quinn hits home run in creating competitive atmosphere — Vaughn McClure of ESPN
"Coach Dan Quinn, always looking for ways to challenge his players, set up a fence on the practice field. Worrilow and Baker emerged as the top long-ball hitters among a group that included quarterback Matt Ryan, receiver Devin Hester, defensive lineman Ra’Shede Hageman and, representing the coaches, defensive line coach Bryan Cox."
Will the Falcons finally put teams away? — The DW of The Falcoholic
"From 2008 to 2012, the Falcons were one of the most successful NFL franchises when looking at regular season records. We all know the team struggled to win playoff games and despite their regular season successes, the team could never consistently put teams away. There was a strong tendency for the Falcons to play “down” to their opponents, often needing a fourth quarter comeback in order to seal the victory."
Who is the Falcons’ third receiver? — John Buhler of ATL All Day
"The Atlanta Falcons have one of the deepest wide receivers groups in the NFL. That is due in large part to having two perennial Pro Bowlers on the outside: Julio Jones and Roddy White. Since 2011 when Jones joined the team his rookie season, Atlanta has consistently had one of the League’s most productive passing attacks."
Addition of Beasley gives Falcons solid offseason grade — Vaughn McClure of ESPN
"With offseason workouts and minicamps in the rearview mirror and training camps a few weeks away, we assess the Atlanta Falcons’ offseason moves and assign a letter grade in the video above."