Who should the Falcons target in free agency? Here are 3 offensive & 3 defensive players they should try to sign in March. FrontOffice33 | RiseUpATL
Year one of the Terry Fontenot and Arthur Smith regime flashed promise in abundance. Fontenot and Smith inherited a mess of a situation and have begun addressing those issues in a rather admirable fashion. The Falcons finished a respectable 7-10 and in third place in the tough-natured NFC South. At times, the Falcons showcased the competitive ability of a team well beyond their current level. At others, it was painfully clear that more work is required by all parties involved.
With cap, team needs, pending free agents, and draft selections all put into consideration, here are three offensive and defensive free agents Atlanta could target when the signing period begins on March 14.Addressing an underperforming offensive line should take top priority for Fontenot throughout free agency and the draft. Ryan was constantly under pressure on the majority of his dropbacks and lacks the athletic ability to pose as an escape artist.
Even if the Falcons manage to retain Patterson, they'll want to pair him with a more traditional ball-carrier that can run between the tackles. Fontenot will likely search for a cost-effective option in free agency after metaphorically splurging on Patterson, and Raheem Mostert qualifies as an ideal fit for the system in place. Mostert was born to perform in coach Smith's outside zone scheme, as proven by his effectiveness in San Francisco.
Landry played for both Smith and defensive coordinator Dean Pees for multiple seasons in Tennessee. The Titans already paid big money to Bud Dupree, and could be reluctant to allocate so much money to just one position. The Falcons would be thrilled with this signing.Both starting safeties are set to become free agents in March and the Falcons should search for upgrades anyway.