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Atlanta Falcons News: Grading the NFC South for offseason moves

By Freddie Boston

Oct 15, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) talk following a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints defeated the Falcons 31-21. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) talk following a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints defeated the Falcons 31-21. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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How did the Atlanta Falcons’ offseason stack up with the rest of the NFC South? Is Deion Jones’ shoulder a concern? That and more in the Dirty Bird Daily.

Good morning, Falcons fans. The weekend is fast approaching, which means we’re closing in on the beginning of OTAs. That feels strange to say, it seems like only yesterday Cam Newton was getting his head knocked off in the Super Bowl by Denver’s suffocating pass rush.

There’s plenty of great reading for your eyes today. As you sip your coffee this fine Wednesday morning, enjoy these great Falcons articles from around the internet.

Bill Barnwell’s offseason report cards: NFC South — Bill Barnwell of ESPN

Bill Barnwell breaks down the offseason to date for the NFC South. With the player acquisition phase of the offseason effectively over, it’s clear now to see the moves the Falcons made to improve the roster. Barnwell wasn’t a big fan of the work done by Atlanta.

Falcons’ Deion Jones sees no red flags regarding repaired shoulder — Vaughn McClure of ESPN

Deion Jones was surprised when he heard talk about his shoulder surgery hurting his draft stock. Jones says his shoulder is fine after the surgery took place while he was in high school. The Falcons clearly don’t have any concerns about it.

How will the Falcons fare with turnovers in 2016? — Dave Choate of The Falcoholic

The Falcons gave the ball up too many times last year due to poor snaps, bad decisions and mental errors, but with the addition Alex Mack at center, a better receiving corps and more experience for Tevin Coleman, can they steady the ship?

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Falcons offseason spotlight: Wes Schweitzer — D. Orlando Ledbetter of AJC.com

Get to know one of the newest members of the Atlanta Falcons, guard Wes Schweitzer. D. Orlando Ledbetter puts him under the microscope.

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