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The Atlanta Falcons must target recent L.A. Rams’ cuts

By Nicholas Moody

Nov 30, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams middle linebacker James Laurinaitis (55) calls a play during the first half against the Oakland Raiders at the Edward Jones Dome. St. Louis defeated Oakland 52-0. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams middle linebacker James Laurinaitis (55) calls a play during the first half against the Oakland Raiders at the Edward Jones Dome. St. Louis defeated Oakland 52-0. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton (left) shakes hands with Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn at the conclusion of the game at the Georgia Dome. The Saints defeated the Falcons 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton (left) shakes hands with Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn at the conclusion of the game at the Georgia Dome. The Saints defeated the Falcons 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

With Quinn’s history of facing the Rams regularly, he will most likely take a long look at these players, especially the two on defense. Long and Laurinaitis are two viable options that could give a much-needed boost to Atlanta’s defense, and should be realistic targets money wise. Cook however, needs to be passed on. The Falcons can and need to do better to give Ryan additional targets.

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The Falcons have an average defense at the moment, and could benefit from two veterans that have had success on the field and have the ability to lead an entire defense that is struggling to find a true leader.

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