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3 Atlanta Falcons free agents most likely to re-sign this off-season

By Nick Halden

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 9: Kaleb McGary #76 of the Atlanta Falcons blocks Anthony Nelson #98 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game at Raymond James Stadium on October 9, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 9: Kaleb McGary #76 of the Atlanta Falcons blocks Anthony Nelson #98 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game at Raymond James Stadium on October 9, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) /
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Aug 1, 2022; Flowery Branch, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons team owner Arthur Blank in his cart talking to general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Arthur Smith on the field during training camp at IBM Performance Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

While the quarterback position has been the focus of Atlanta Falcons discussions early on this off-season it shouldn’t be the story of the off-season. Unless a cheap deal falls in Atlanta’s lap for a reliable quarterback the team needs to build around Desmond Ridder and give the second-year QB a chance to develop.

This will allow Atlanta to build a complete roster around a quarterback on a rookie deal and give them their best chance at making the playoffs. In a terrible division in a weaker conference, Atlanta is going to have a chance to compete for a playoff spot even with an average quarterback. Ridder doesn’t have to be elite to get the job done.

If he proves himself not to be the answer Atlanta can make a move in the draft or free agency next year. For now their focus shouldn’t be at quarterback bit on their current roster deciding which key players to re-sign and who they will replace.

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