Atlanta Falcons News: Free agent wide receivers to consider

Good morning, Falcons fans. We are entering the week of the NFL Scouting Combine, but much of today’s talk is on free agency.

As you sip your coffee this Sunday morning, enjoy these articles from around the Atlanta Falcons blogosphere.

Five free agent receivers Falcons should consider — John Buhler of ATL All Day

With so many needs on defense and just five draft picks at their disposal, the Falcons could dip into free agency to find a wideout. Here’s four names they should look at if still available on March 9.

Who should be the Falcons’ top free agent target? — Dave Choate of The Falcoholic

Who should be top of the Falcons’ wishlist for free agency? The Falcoholic writers give their take on which player would make the most sense for Atlanta when the spending spree begins in March. There’s a number of interesting names on the list.

Falcons likely to make a splash at defensive end — Aaron Freeman of FalcFans.com

It’s pretty obvious in the NFL – if you can’t generate pass rush, you also won’t generate many wins. Dan Quinn knows this. And he knows his team simply must fix their No. 1 issue, which is the inability to sack the opposing quarterback. Because of this, expect the Falcons to be aggressive in their pursuit of more talent at defensive end.

Next: Five mid-round receivers Falcons should look at

Falcons 2015 review: Desmond Trufant — Scott Carasik of The Falcoholic

Here’s some advice to offenses that play the Atlanta Falcons: Don’t throw at Desmond Trufant. For the most part, offenses agree. Trufant is a special talent at cornerback and he limits the space quarterbacks can throw the football to as they really don’t like the idea of putting it anywhere near him. Trufant is one of the best corners in the NFL, and he put together another excellent season with the Falcons.