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10 free agents that the Atlanta Falcons are targeting

By Colin Hubbard

Dec 13, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell (35) is stopped by St. Louis Rams middle linebacker James Laurinaitis (55) during the second half at the Edward Jones Dome. The Rams defeated the Lions 21-14. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell (35) is stopped by St. Louis Rams middle linebacker James Laurinaitis (55) during the second half at the Edward Jones Dome. The Rams defeated the Lions 21-14. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports /
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George Iloka, SS

Jan 9, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals strong safety George Iloka (43) against the Pittsburgh Steelers during a AFC Wild Card playoff football game at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals strong safety George Iloka (43) against the Pittsburgh Steelers during a AFC Wild Card playoff football game at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

Most Atlanta Falcons’ fans have yet to realize how big of a signing George Iloka would be. Iloka, formerly of the Cincinnati Bengals is just 25 years old and is a perfect fit in Dan Quinn’s defensive scheme. Standing at 6-4, Iloka possesses the size to be the Falcons’ version of Kam Chancellor.

Iloka is a thumper. Much like former strong safety William Moore, Iloka can de-cleate just about anyone in the league, but is an overall much better tackler of the football than Moore. He was excellent in stopping the run in 2015 and can do just about anything on the football field.

The Falcons need to put Iloka at the top of their priority list and if they have to overpay a little bit, do it. It’s more than worth it.

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