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Jeff Benedict

Former Atlanta radio host. Kennesaw State and Clemson University graduate. Site Expert for both Blogging Dirty and Rubbing the Rock covering all things Atlanta Falcons and the Clemson Tigers on the FanSided Network. You can follow him on Twitter at @jben_fs

May 25, 2021; Flowery Branch, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback Isaiah Oliver (26) on the field during Falcons OTA at the Falcons Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons fans are focusing on the wrong person

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Jul 30, 2021; Flowery Branch, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) warms up on the field during training camp at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons: Matt Ryan stumbled upon the perfect motto for 2021

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FLOWERY BRANCH, GA - JULY 30: Head Coach Arthur Smith and Defensive Coordinator Dean Pees of the Atlanta Falcons watch from the sideline during training camp at IBM Performance Field on July 30, 2021 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons: The biggest question doesn’t have a simple answer

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Jul 29, 2021; Flowery Branch, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons signage shown during the first day of training camp at the Atlanta Falcons Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons: 2021 has the potential to be record setting

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ATLANTA, GA - MAY 22: Arthur Blank, owner of the Atlanta Falcons is seen attending an MLB game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on May 22, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons: The only person Arthur Blank should be upset with is himself

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ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 15: A fan of the Atlanta Falcons holds up a flag with the Falcons logo as fans wait to enter the stadium to watch them play against the Green Bay Packers during their 2011 NFC divisional playoff game at Georgia Dome on January 15, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons: No new messages needed – just win

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 18: Julio Jones #11 and Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrate after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 18, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons: Julio Jones will miss Matt Ryan by Week 2

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May 14, 2021; Flowery Branch, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Jalen Mayfield (77) lines up for a play during rookie camp at the Falcons Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons: The biggest position battle as camp gets underway

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 20: Calvin Ridley #18 of the Atlanta Falcons catches a pass against Antoine Winfield Jr. #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter in the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons QB-RB-WR trio is underrated and overlooked

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 28: Wall of NFL team helmets on display in the NFL Locker Room at the NFL Draft Experience on April 28, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Duane Prokop/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons aren’t last in initial NFL regular season power ratings

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May 14, 2021; Flowery Branch, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) runs with teammates on the field during rookie camp at the Falcons Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons: Most fans don’t care if practices are “open”

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Jun 9, 2021; Flowery Branch, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) passes during mandatory minicamp at the Atlanta Falcons Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons: The team will improve in 2021 but not by much

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 28: Wall of NFL team helmets on display inside the NFL Locker Room at the NFL Draft Experience on April 28, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Duane Prokop/Getty Images)

NFL could force the Atlanta Falcons to forfeit games in 2021

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Dec 22, 2019; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom (63) reacts after they defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons: Chris Lindstrom is among the most unappreciated

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May 25, 2021; Flowery Branch, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons cornerback Isaiah Oliver (26) on the field during Falcons OTA at the Falcons Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Three players entering last-chance training camp with the Atlanta Falcons

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May 25, 2021; Flowery Branch, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Mike Davis (28) talks to teammates on the field during Falcons OTA at the Falcons Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Atlanta Falcons RB Mike Davis the best free agent signing in years

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