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5 Starting quarterback options for the 2022 Atlanta Falcons

By Nick Halden

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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Jan 30, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo leaves the field after losing to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo leaves the field after losing to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Jimmy G

The question here is what is the value for the San Francisco quarterback on the trade market? If it is expensive he isn’t an option for Atlanta. Why would you try to upgrade over Ryan and willingly choose to downgrade if it weren’t at a bargain price? If it isn’t Atlanta needs to chase Baker Mayfield or ride with one of the remaining quarterbacks who are sitting in free agency.

Two things can be true Jimmy is a proven winner and also the complete opposite of clutch. We saw it in the Super Bowl against the Chiefs and in the last NFC Championship against the Rams. He is just good enough to get your team close but he isn’t going to put anyone over the edge.  If, however, Atlanta is serious about attempting to remain in contention and they are forced to trade Ryan there are worse options than Jimmy.

Frustratingly for the Falcons both Carson Wentz and Russell Wilson are off the market who both are better players than Jimmy. Wentz has had his high highs and low lows but at his best, he has been a top ten quarterback. Is there any argument Jimmy belongs anywhere close to the top ten?

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