Atlanta Falcons: 3 wide receivers to replace Russell Gage

Sep 19, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) runs after a catch against Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) runs after a catch against Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs (39) during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 10, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) runs after a catch as Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) defends during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 10, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (19) runs after a catch as Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) defends during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

Juju Smith-Schuster

If the Atlanta Falcons were to sign Juju Smith-Schuster, it would come with mixed reactions from fans. Some would see it as a high upside signing, while others would argue that he is a potential distraction in the locker room.

There is an argument for both sides but let’s stick with the positive side for now. Juju has some great talent and production, even if he struggled this past season with injuries and just not being productive while on the field.

Juju would also probably come at a higher price than Russell Gage, but again his potential is higher than Gage’s.

If the team were to sign Smith-Schuster, it would allow for them to not have to stress finding a true top target in the offense, of course, provided that Calvin Ridley is traded. Juju has been able to take on the bulk of a team’s targets, and he could potentially do the same in Atlanta.

Whatever it may be, the Falcons would have to be willing to put up with a little extra off the field with Juju and also be willing to pay a little more for him.