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Atlanta Falcons: 5 quarterbacks to look at as a potential backup for Matt Ryan

By Nick Halden

Aug 13, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Tennessee Titans linebacker Derick Roberson (50) and defensive tackle Trevon Coley (97) sack Atlanta Falcons quarterback AJ McCarron (5) during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 13, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Tennessee Titans linebacker Derick Roberson (50) and defensive tackle Trevon Coley (97) sack Atlanta Falcons quarterback AJ McCarron (5) during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Football Team (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Alex Smith #11 of the Washington Football Team (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

3. Atlanta Falcons convince Alex Smith to come out of retirement

Yes, it’s unlikely that Smith would come out of retirement to be a proven backup considering he has long been a starter in this league, however, Atlanta needs to explore all options and Alex Smith is at the top of the list when it comes to talented unemployed quarterbacks.

Smith is coming off of a bounceback season after a horrific leg injury threatened not only his football career but his life. Watching Smith play for Washington it was obvious he was still working his way back but still talented.

Alex Smith coming out of retirement for anything short of a starting job would be surprising but the Falcons would be remiss if they didn’t at least ask the veteran.

Much like Foles, he would be an asset not only as a player but as a leader on the sideline and in the locker room offering Matt Ryan and the coaching staff an experienced player capable of diagnosing and helping fix problems from the sideline.

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