The Atlanta Falcons still have a few areas of concern depth wise, prior to the upcoming 2019 NFL season. There are still quality free agents that can help shore up those areas, should the team take care of some business.
TheAtlanta Falconshave fixed depth issues at offensive line and defensive tackle, via the draft and free agency this offseason. Several pieces were added to the offensive line group. The most notable additions to the offensive line, were first round draft picksChris LindstromandKaleb Mcgary,along with free agent acquisitionsJamon BrownandJames Carpenter. All you need to know about Lindstrom can be found byclicking hereand the low down on Mcgary can be foundhere. Analysis of the Brown and Carpenter signings can be read inthis article.
The defensive tackle position was mostly addressed in free agency, with the signing of run stopping defensive tackleTyler Davisonbeing the key acquisition. Davison was signed on a surprisingly low one year deal and is the favorite to start at the one technique defensive tackle position. For more on Davison check outthis article.Ra’shede Hagemanwas bought back after legal issues kept him away from the game for two seasons.John Cominskifrom Charleston University is a 285 pound defensive end, that will be used at defensive tackle on passing downs as well. A wealth of information about Cominski is located inthis article. Atlanta is also counting on 2018 third round pickDeadrin Senatto take his game to the next level. Read about how Senat is the x factor for the Atlanta defense inthis article. Due to all of the mentioned moves, along with standoutGrady Jarrettand pass rusherJack Crawford, the Falcons certainly have depth at the position. The areas of concern for the Atlanta Falcons depth wise are cornerback, edge rusher and linebacker.
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