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Five options the Atlanta Falcons have to replace Matt Ryan

By Nick Halden

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 26: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons drops back to pass against the Detroit Lions at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 26: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons drops back to pass against the Detroit Lions at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – OCTOBER 31: Jameis Winston #2 of the New Orleans Saints looks to pass during a NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Caesars Superdome on October 31, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – OCTOBER 31: Jameis Winston #2 of the New Orleans Saints looks to pass during a NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Caesars Superdome on October 31, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

3. Another member of Mariota’s draft class may have figured it out with the Saints, Jameis Winston

Having watched the New Orleans Saints with Winston and without him this season the difference is shocking. Winston seemed to be the engine keeping the Saints in contention and helping them keep pace in the division early on.

Winston took time to sit behind Drew Brees and learn from his mistakes. Mistakes the Falcons have benefitted from more than once over the years.

What we saw of Winston this season was promising he had cut down on his turnovers and ran the offense efficiently.  Winston is still young and could be the answer at the position for a number of years.

The concerns here are obvious outside of the New Orleans bubble will Winston’s turnover struggles return? How terribly would this Atlanta Falcons team have finished if Ryan turned the ball over at the rate Winston has historically?

If Atlanta opted to go this route they would need to be committed to the run and bring in a myriad of receiving options to help guide Winston. Jameis starting in Atlanta is never going to happen, however, if we are compiling a list of best options he is certainly a top three free agent at his position.

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