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Atlanta Falcons: Three college players Atlanta should scout this weekend

By Nick Halden

Aug 29, 2021; Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith talks with an official during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 29, 2021; Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith talks with an official during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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NORMAN, OK – SEPTEMBER 11: Quarterback Spencer Rattler #7 of the Oklahoma Sooners runs to the one-yard line on a 22-yard run against linebacker Ty Harris #37 of the Western Carolina Catamounts on the last play of the first quarter at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 11, 2021, in Norman, Oklahoma. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
NORMAN, OK – SEPTEMBER 11: Quarterback Spencer Rattler #7 of the Oklahoma Sooners runs to the one-yard line on a 22-yard run against linebacker Ty Harris #37 of the Western Carolina Catamounts on the last play of the first quarter at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 11, 2021, in Norman, Oklahoma. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) /

1. Spencer Rattler

Rattler and the Sooners will face their first legitimate test this Saturday against Nebraska on FOX. The game will kick off at 12:00 PM EST and certainly be one of Saturday’s more entertaining games.

If Atlanta is going to opt to have a quarterback sit behind Ryan they should look no further than Spencer Rattler. Rattler is the best quarterback in this class and has elite athleticism that will help him cover up some of his shortcomings.

Planning for life after Matt Ryan is something Atlanta must begin to do and if this season affords them the chance to take Rattler it is a chance they cannot pass.

Against Nebraska, fans should pay close attention to Rattler’s ability to get past his first read. Can Rattler continue to develop and show patience in the pocket? The biggest red flag about Rattler is the fact he will force the ball at times.

Something he must clean up this season and certainly will have to clean up at the next level. Rattler is going to be a sought-after player one Atlanta will only have a shot at if their season truly goes as sideways as it appears it might after week one.