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3 Moves the Atlanta Falcons shouldn’t have made this off-season

By Nick Halden

Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) runs out of the pocket in the fourth quarter during the College Football Playoff semifinal game at the 86th Cotton Bowl Classic, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats, 27-6.
Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) runs out of the pocket in the fourth quarter during the College Football Playoff semifinal game at the 86th Cotton Bowl Classic, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats, 27-6. /

The Atlanta Falcons have had a tumultuous off-season with the front office sending mixed messages to the fans and the team at times lacking clear direction. While it is obvious even to the casual fan the Falcons aren’t a contending roster the front office has at times seemed to miss this memo.

Atlanta is a team without a clear answer at quarterback and with issues along the offensive and defensive lines. The team needs a full rebuild and is at least a year away from playing competitive football.

The one exception to this could be if Desmond Ridder does prove to be the long-term answer for the position. Unless that happens, however, Atlanta’s ceiling with Marcus Mariota is undoubtedly low and will leave the Falcons with a great draft pick next off-season. Even if Ridder proves to be an elevator and a star at the position the Falcons aren’t playoff contenders.

Despite the obviousness of the rebuild the Atlanta Falcons have managed to make surprising mistakes this off-season. Mistakes that will continue to follow the team throughout the season and could have a long-term impact on a front office that has already put together a concerning track record. Including these three off-season decisions that could have been very easily avoided.

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