The overarching theme of the Falcons offeseason is going to surround the quarterback position, but there are other needs that have to be addressed too. The two most pressing, outside of the signal caller position, are EDGE and wide receiver.
Drake London needs a couple of running mates. If Zac Robinson has similar tendencies as Sean McVay, the Falcons will run a lot more 11 personnel, compared to the 12 personnel they ran under Arthur Smith. Basically, there’s going to be more of an emphasis on receivers than tight ends.
EDGE has long been a weak point of the Falcons. The club hasn’t had a reliable double-digit sack pass rusher since John Abraham, and though we all hope Arnold Ebiketie develops into that kind of player, a team can never have enough pass rushers in today’s NFL.
So, it makes sense why the Flacons were named a free agent fit for Patriots EDGE defender Josh Uche by ESPN, who has the 25-year-old ranked as the 47th free agent in the upcoming class.
47. Josh Uche, EDGE
Best team fit: Atlanta Falcons
Morris could get his sub-package pass-rusher here with Uche, who posted 18.5 sacks over four seasons with the Patriots, including a career-high 11.5 in 2022. He’s sudden off the ball, with the ability to close on the quarterback. And in Morris’ system, Uche could be schemed off stunts to loop inside.
Uche is one of a handful of EDGE defenders that will be available in free agency, and the Falcons would be foolish not to come away with at least one of them. Unlike the premier pass rushers — Danielle Hunter, Josh Allen, and Brian Burns — Uche shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg, so the Falcons would be able to potentially target a quarterback, some pass catchers, etc. in free agency if they choose to go that route.
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