Atlanta Falcons made a mistake signing D’Onta Foreman

The Atlanta Falcons needed depth in their backfield and attempted to address that need by signing D’Onta Foreman. Signing Foreman was a mistake for a team that needed to add an impact player at the position.

The Atlanta Falcons are not any better after signing veteran D’Onta Foreman.  Despite their need at the position they made a bad m move signing a veteran who will take reps away from younger players without making a positive impact on the team.

While it is impossible to speak on what Foreman brings to a locker room it is obvious he brings very little to the field. His familiarity with head coach Arthur Smith is the lone reason for his addition.

Atlanta Falcons need production from their running backs room

Foreman hasn’t been a productive player since 2017 and has only managed 29-carries in the last three years.

He isn’t the productive backup Atlanta needed to add but rather a low-risk reclamation project. Hardly what Atlanta needed when you look at the lack of experience in their backfield.

Adding Foreman was a mistake when you look at the other notable names still sitting in free agency. There are plenty of options Atlanta could have gone with who would have been an asset both as a veteran and give the team production on the field.

Adding Foreman likely means Atlanta isn’t comfortable with any of their second running back options behind starter Mike Davis.  Foreman is going to be given the chance to back Davis up and provide insurance in case of injury.

In Foreman’s career, he has 421-rushing yards and has scored two rushing touchdowns. Both of these scores came in his rookie year in 2017 as did the majority of his rushing yards.

Signing a back who hasn’t been productive or relevant in four years is a bold choice for a team that has a lot of questions about the position. Questions Foreman isn’t going to be able to answer for a team who should still be searching for a backup option behind Mike Davis.