birdz4i Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 The Atlanta Falcons have the league’s most explosive offense, and made sure they will keep it that way. by Matthew Chambers@FalcoholicMatt Aug 9, 2017, 2:52pm EDT The Atlanta Falcons just coughed up some serious dough to running back Devonta Freeman. He’s been one of Atlanta’s best offensive weapons since he was freed from his spot on the bench behind Steven Jackson. Freeman, along with Julio Jones, are literally the league’s top two most effective offensive weapons. These are truly some amazing numbers. While running backs have become devalued in the league recently, it is impossible to deny Freeman’s impact. He is, by all accounts, a great team player that perfectly fits the attitude Dan Quinn wants in his players. He’s an effective running back, a real weapon catching the ball, and almost always a solid pass blocker. Atlanta is keeping their most important pieces. In fact, Field Yates points out something interesting. The Falcons miraculously lost very few players after their Super Bowl run, and may have actually improved their roster during the offseason. And who is up for a big deal soon? No one, because Atlanta had a terrible 2014 draft. Hopefully they can pay Taylor Gabriel, and work on a new deal or replacement for Jake Matthews in the next two years. The team clearly has a window to keep their best players together, and they made sure to not let anyone get away. https://www.thefalcoholic.com/2017/8/9/16119350/julio-jones-and-devonta-freeman-have-nfls-1st-and-2nd-most-yards-from-scrimmage-since-2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdz4i Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 troffed get that out of the way lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HASHBROWN3 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 And we've got plenty more where that came from! You listening NFC South??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FentayeJones Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 5 minutes ago, birdz4i said: Not to mention we have a dam good HC signed for 3 more years also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardCNile Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Good read. Obviously it takes a full organization to reach excellence... but that said, it really does start with the horse pickers. The talent evaluators who bring guys to the surface that others are overlooking and the guys who pull the trigger on draft day and in FA. From there, it's about the coaches coaching them up and the rest of the org developing them. It seems we really may have it dialed in... it took about 1/3rd of a century... but by-dawg-it, I think we are there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raysnill1 Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 15 minutes ago, FentayeJones said: Not to mention we have a dam good HC signed for 3 more years also. when did we sign Rex Ryan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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