3 desperate moves the Atlanta Falcons might make after Deshaun Watson decision

Dec 13, 2020; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks on before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2020; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) looks on before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports /
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Regardless of whether or not the Atlanta Falcons land him their off-season will now be defined by Deshaun Watson. If they land Watson a flurry of moves will follow setting the franchise up for the future and bringing in players that want to play with Watson. If Watson doesn’t choose Atlanta the Falcons will have to go into full scramble mode.

Who will be playing quarterback? Can they convince Matt Ryan to return after cheating with Watson? Will it change the off-season approach? How much will they be willing to spend in free agency?

These are all questions that will have to be answered very quickly once Watson makes a decision that is holding a portion of the league hostage. There are other dominoes that are waiting to fall, but first Watson must end the waiting and make a decision.

If the Atlanta Falcons don’t land Deshaun Watson suddenly their franchise could be thrown in total disarray considering how all-in they are for the Texans quarterback

Looking at potential moves for Atlanta if they don’t land Watson ranges from concerning to alarming. With Ryan seemingly out there are very few options that the Falcons can make that is going to give the team a true chance to win. Here are three such moves Atlanta could swing if Watson does choose New Orleans.