Every offseason brings hope for NFL fans because it’s the league with the most parity among professional sports. It’s especially true for Falcons fans ahead of a pivotal offseason.
Atlanta recently named Raheem Morris their head coach. That came as a shock to many, but Morris was one of the more qualified candidates for the job. He’s well-liked among coaches and players while also being one of the few candidates with the experience of being a head coach.
The task ahead will not be easy. The Falcons have roster full of talented players, but they still need a quarterback to lead them. That is now the focal point of the offseason. If the Falcons can’t hit on a quarterback, it doesn’t matter who the head coach is; however, whoever they choose will have a helluva group of players to work with. The Falcons skill position group is among the most talented in the league, and it is PFF’s reason for optimism looking ahead to next season.Â
Atlanta Falcons: An excellent group of skill players
The 2023 season might feel like a missed opportunity for the Falcons. Once again, the entire NFC South struggled, but the Falcons — with an improved defense and a group of exciting young skill players — couldn’t capitalize, falling to an 8-9 record. Poor coaching and an in-house game of musical chairs at quarterback held the team back, and the penance for that was head coach Arthur Smith losing his job.
However, that core of Bijan Robinson, Kyle Pitts and Drake London — as well as a strong offensive line when fully healthy — will carry over to the new regime, and the likely addition of a new quarterback could help elevate those players.
Though the trio of top 10 picks were underutilized during Arthur Smith’s tenure, you’d be hard pressed to find a better group of young skill position players. The Falcons obviously need to figure out the quarterback position, but if they nail their offensive coordinator hire, this is a group of skill players that could lead a top offense in the NFC.
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