What are the biggest obstacles facing the Atlanta Falcons?
By Jacob Yturri
If the Atlanta Falcons want to win the super bowl, they first must overcome their obstacles that have a good chance at blocking their ascension towards becoming the NFL’s best team.
Are the Atlanta Falcons a super bowl team?
That’s the question on every Falcons fans’ mind. Can the Falcons win the super bowl?
Put simply, yes.
Will the Falcons win the super bowl?
That’s a different question completely.
Going into this season, the Falcons, just like every other team in the NFL have obstacles blocking them from winning the super bowl.
Some teams have internal obstacles, such as the Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins. Both of these teams have large questions at the quarterback position.
In the case of Miami and Cleveland, both of these squads have a talented roster. Yet, the difference between the Browns and Dolphins winning their division and advancing to playoffs is the play of their passers.
On the other hand, teams such as the New Orleans Saints and the Los Angeles Rams have external obstacles. These teams are facing threats from talented division rivals and have looming games against conference powerhouses.
All said, the Falcons must overcome their obstacles if they are going to win the super bowl. Atlanta must face the threats to their championship parade head-on.
In this article, we will discuss all of the obstacles facing the Falcons this season. When possible, we will attempt to identify what steps the team can take to neutralize their threats.