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Atlanta Falcons: Five free agents they should sign after week two

By Nick Halden

TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 19: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons signals to his receivers against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third quarter of the game at Raymond James Stadium on September 19, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 19: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons signals to his receivers against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third quarter of the game at Raymond James Stadium on September 19, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 13: Alshon Jeffery #17 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after an incomplete pass attempt against the New Orleans Saints at Lincoln Financial Field on December 13, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 13: Alshon Jeffery #17 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after an incomplete pass attempt against the New Orleans Saints at Lincoln Financial Field on December 13, 2020 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) /

4. Matt Ryan will find a way to utilize Alshon Jeffrey in the Atlanta offense

Alshon Jeffrey’s best days are behind him, he is a veteran receiver who struggles to separate and would still be the second or third receiver in Atlanta. Watching the first two weeks of Atlanta football among the offensive struggles that stand out are the receivers’ inability to separate.

While Jeffrey struggles to do this as well Ryan will find a way to get him the football considering the way he is utilizing his current options.

Jeffrey is an experienced veteran who would offer Atlanta something they lack an established receiver after Calvin Ridley. Russell Gage has had two very uneven weeks and no one behind him seems to be threatening for the starting job.

This is a big concern considering how badly Gage has played. He deserves credit for playing through injury against the Bucs but it was a week after he failed to make a single catch as the Falcons’ second receiver that simply won’t cut it.

Signing Jeffrey is more of a desperate move to get Ryan some help and less about Jeffrey. It is a move Atlanta can make without repercussions and hope Ryan can continue to find a way to keep them in games.

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