Atlanta Falcons: Should They Resign These Key Free Agents?

Feb 1, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Falcons defensive end Dwight Freeney answers questions at a press conference for Super Bowl LI at Westin Houston Memorial City Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Falcons defensive end Dwight Freeney answers questions at a press conference for Super Bowl LI at Westin Houston Memorial City Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Falcons fullback Patrick DiMarco (42) is tackled by New England Patriots strong safety Patrick Chung (23) during the first quarter during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Falcons fullback Patrick DiMarco (42) is tackled by New England Patriots strong safety Patrick Chung (23) during the first quarter during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

Patrick DiMarco- An argument could be made that DiMarco is the most important of any of the Falcons’ pending free agents this off-season. He is a pass catching threat when needed but most importantly is one of the best blocking fullbacks in the League. DiMarco has a unique skill set that is important for the Falcons to keep. If they let DiMarco go it will hurt the run game that benefits greatly from a fullback that always seems to be in the right place.

DiMarco should not only be brought back for this season but extended into the next. He is a solid player that is important to the Falcon’s offensive success.

Alderick Robinson-  Robinson made some key catches as a Falcon but didn’t provide anything to the roster that Taylor Gabriel or Justin Hardy won’t bring next season. Letting Robinson go in favor of adding another option at receiver is the right move to make.