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5 Surprise targets for the Atlanta Falcons this off-season

By Nick Halden

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 24: General manager Terry Fontenot of the Atlanta Falcons looks on prior to the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on October 24, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 24: General manager Terry Fontenot of the Atlanta Falcons looks on prior to the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on October 24, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – DECEMBER 26: Head coach Matt Rhule of the Carolina Panthers looks on during their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

The Atlanta Falcons have a long list of priorities to fix this off-season. The list has become even more urgent after the early off-season movement in the NFC South.  The New Orleans Saints lost their head coach Sean Payton and appear to be without a clear answer at starting quarterback.

Add in the fact that they are in the worst cap position in the entire league and it is hard to see the team contending next season. The more likely scenario is rebuilding and working on improving their cap situation.

The Carolina Panthers doubled down on head coach Matt Rhule despite the level of regression Carolina suffered this season. Add in the fact that they are tied to Sam Darnold for another season and the Panthers are in trouble heading into next season.

The Atlanta Falcons sense of urgency has to be sky-high heading into a season with a suddenly wide-open division

Atlanta needs to find a way to make move early on this off-season to put themselves in a position to win the NFC South and that means an unconventional approach. With Matt Ryan locked in as your starter the focus should be on adding weapons, pass blockers, and pass rushers.  Atlanta needs to put all options on the table including these five who could become surprise targets.

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