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Atlanta Falcons: Reasons For Optimism in 2016

By Eric Robinson

Dec 20, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws the ball prior to the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws the ball prior to the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /
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Reason 6: The Draft

Sep 19, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Darron Lee (43) returns the interception for a touchdown during the second half versus the Northern Illinois Huskies at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 20-13. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Darron Lee (43) returns the interception for a touchdown during the second half versus the Northern Illinois Huskies at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 20-13. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports /

Even with only five draft picks, the team can still walk away with a nice piece or a few. Especially in key spots such as strong safety, defensive end, linebacker, as well as possibly defensive tackle, tight end, or offensive guard.

Think of it this way, a couple of the following players could be wearing Falcons jerseys in 2016: Keanu Neal, Noah Spence, Shaq Lawson, Darron Lee, Su’a Cravens, Deion Jones, Darian Thompson, Karl Joseph, Hassan Ridgeway, Jerell Adams, Christian Westerman, Alex Redmond, Javon Hargrave, Antonio Morrison, KJ Dillon, Pharoh Cooper, Kolby Listenbee, Bralon Addison, Charles Tapper, etc.

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