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Predicting Atlanta Falcons offensive starters prior to free agency

By Grayson Freestone

Oct 30, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) runs against Carolina Panthers safety Xavier Woods (25) during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) runs against Carolina Panthers safety Xavier Woods (25) during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 4, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is helped up by guard Nate Davis (64) against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is helped up by guard Nate Davis (64) against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /

LT: Jake Matthews

LG: Rodger Saffold (Free agent – Bills)

C: Joe Tippman (Draft – Wisconsin)

RG: Chris Lindstrom

RT: Blake Freeland (Draft – BYU)

Following a strong season by the Falcons’ offensive line, they see a lot of turnover as they make changes at three out of the five positions.

Clearly, Jake Matthews and Chris Lindstrom are locks for the starting lineup. The biggest question here will be whether the Falcons will bring back Kaleb McGary. Personally, I think he ends up elsewhere, so the Falcons end up drafting Blake Freeland out of BYU as a replacement. And they also end up starting another rookie at center.

Before the Bears spoiled my plan, I had the Falcons signing Nate Davis. Instead, veteran Rodger Saffold joins the team for this prediction. Arthur Smith, much like Davis, coached Saffold for a couple of years in Tennessee.

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