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Atlanta Falcons: Four things they must do to make playoffs in 2016

By Kit Anderson

Dec 20, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) drops out of the pocket to throw the ball to wide receiver Julio Jones (11) for a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) drops out of the pocket to throw the ball to wide receiver Julio Jones (11) for a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 28, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) carries for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) carries for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Mohamed Sanu must step up

Usually I don’t believe in hanging a complete team’s season on one player’s efforts, but for Mohamed Sanu I will make an exception. For the Falcons to make the playoffs Sanu has to not only be the gadget player he was but a legitimate receiving threat as well.

The deal that Sanu was given is one that turned a lot of heads. It was one that seems to be an unwise one with a player that is so unproven. Adding an unproven player to an at times anemic offense as your number two receiver does not seem like a wise choice.

Not to say that Sanu has to change his game completely and be a star or that the Falcons playoff hopes rest on that. Rather that he needs to be able to gain trust with Matt Ryan and be a receiving threat while still being the gadget player that Shanahan’s offense is suited for.

Sanu has potential for sure, but on this team potential will not be enough alone. Everything has to come together on both sides of the ball and the offense will have to be able to win some shootouts. Despite what many think, Julio Jones cannot do it alone. If Sanu can play second fiddle to Jones successfully the Falcons offense should roll.

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