Falcons: Examining whether each defensive position has improved or declined since 2022
Atlanta Falcons 2022 vs. 2023: Edge rusher
2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|
Lorenzo Carter | Lorenzo Carter |
Arnold Ebiketie | Arnold Ebiketie |
Ade Ogundeji | Ade Ogundeji |
DeAngelo Malone | DeAngelo Malone |
Quinton Bell | Bud Dupree |
Edge rusher is a position that the Atlanta Falcons, surprisingly, did not address too heavily. While there weren't many great options sitting there for them, you would have at least expected more than just the signing of Bud Dupree (And re-signing of Carter and drafting of the versatile Zach Harrison).
It appears like they are confident that the combination of having a much better defensive line and the development of the young edge rushers will be enough to fix what was another bad year for the position.
It does seem like a solid plan and Bud Dupree adds some potential to the group but will this be enough? We will have to wait and see.