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Atlanta Falcons News: Dwight Freeney still an option for the Falcons

By Freddie Boston

Nov 22, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals linebacker Dwight Freeney (54) celebrates a sack against Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals linebacker Dwight Freeney (54) celebrates a sack against Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Do the Atlanta Falcons need a truly elite player on defense? Should they go after free agent Dwight Freeney? That and more in the Dirty Bird Daily.

Good morning, Falcons fans. It’s Tuesday, and we are now 103 days away from the Falcons’ first game of the season. It suddenly doesn’t seem to far away, right?

As you sip your coffee this fine Tuesday morning, enjoy these Falcons articles from around the internet.

Mike Nolan: Desperate Falcons should sign Dwight Freeney — Vaughn McClure of ESPN

Mike Nolan believes Dwight Freeney can help the Atlanta pass rush. While most teams aren’t willing to make the move, the Falcons are in a desperate situation in need of help getting after the quarterback. It could still happen.

Atlanta Falcons: Good, bad and more for 2016 — Russell S. Baxter of NFL Spin Zone

Russell S. Baxter analyzes the Falcons’ roster focusing on the strengths and weaknesses. As you can imagine, Julio Jones continues to get a ton of praise while the pass rush will remain a concern until it proves itself to be improved.

The Atlanta Falcons badly need a truly elite player on defense — James Rael of The Falcoholic

James Rael raises an interesting argument here. To take the next step defensively, do the Falcons need a truly elite player? Desmond Trufant is close, but he needs to shift up one final gear to be the star he can be. Trufant already does outstanding work in the secondary, but does he still have more in the tank?

Five questions entering Week 2 of OTAs — Kelsey Conway of AtlantaFalcons.com

The Falcons organized team activities continue on this week. What are the biggest questions entering this week’s practices?

Next: Atlanta Falcons: Five hardest games of 2016

Eight things to know about Atlanta’s Super Bowl — Tim Tucker of AJC.com

In case you missed the news last week (where have you been?), Atlanta will be hosting the 2019 Super Bowl in the Falcons’ incredible new home. Here’s eight things to know about the successful Super Bowl bid.

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