The Falcons have a busy offseason ahead of them. Raheem Morris’ staff is practically complete with Zac Robinson coordinating the offense, Jimmy Lake coordinating the defense, and Marquice Williams still in charge of the third phase of the game.
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The rest of the offseason will revolve around what Terry Fontenot and the front office can do to give the new coaching staff the best possible roster to end the Falcons postseason drought, which dates back to the 2018 season.
It’s in good shape, not great shape. There’s an excellent foundation, but there are still needs that must be addressed. The most important is the quarterback position; to me, it’s a more critical decision than the head coach or offensive coordinator hires.
Acquiring a long-term fix for the position is a must. There are others, though. The Falcons need more pass rushers, particularly on the edge, another receiver or two to pair with Drake London, a cornerback to compete with Clark Phillips III for the spot opposite of A.J. Terrell, and as always, bodies in the trenches are a must.
The Falcons have several key decisions on internal free agents as well. Bud Dupree led the defense with 6.5 sacks and shouldn’t be completely written off. If the Falcons can’t undoubtedly upgrade the position, Dupree is a nice fallback plan.
