Atlanta Falcons: Top Five Players Who Must Be Better in 2018

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 10: Duke Riley #42 of the Atlanta Falcons awaits the snap against the Chicago Bears during the season opening game at Soldier Field on September 10, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Falcons defeated the Bears 23-17. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 10: Duke Riley #42 of the Atlanta Falcons awaits the snap against the Chicago Bears during the season opening game at Soldier Field on September 10, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Falcons defeated the Bears 23-17. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 13: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons calls a play against the Seattle Seahawks during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Georgia Dome on January 13, 2013, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 13: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons calls a play against the Seattle Seahawks during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Georgia Dome on January 13, 2013, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

The Atlanta Falcons have plenty of ways they can improve during the 2018 season. Coming off of a good season there were still underachieving players who must be better.

The Atlanta Falcons had a good season all things considered in 2017. No, they may not have reached the ultimate goal of winning it all but they were in contention and played well in the playoffs.

Still, there are plenty of players the Falcons need more from in the 2018 season. Even star players like Julio Jones could improve their level of play in 2018.

With a full season to learn the new offense, improvement should be expected from Matt Ryan as well. The playcalling is likely to improve or the Falcons will be looking for a new coordinator.

Watching the playcalling last season was painful and in the red zone, it was plain awful.  There are plenty of ways the Falcons can improve in 2018 and it will start with these five key players who must find a way to be better in the 2018 season.