Atlanta Falcons ranked among middle-of-the-pack players according to PFF

PFF’s Jim Wyman and Dalton Wasserman studied all 32 NFL teams and ranked them from best to worst, while projecting the starting 22 for each team. The duo ranked the Atlanta Falcons 15th in the NFL, essentially calling them the middle of the pack roster. The Falcons are named the seventh best team in the NFC behind the San Francisco 49ers (1st), Philadelphia Eagles (3rd), Detroit Lions (6th), Dallas Cowboys (9th), Green Packers Bay (13th) and the Los Angeles Rams. (14th).

Projected starting lineups

While there probably won’t be three edges on the field to start, one of the most important aspects of this projection is that the only rookie able to start is Trice. Atlanta’s mid-pack lineup is made up of mostly veterans from last year’s roster.

This is why the Falcons’ decision to pick Michael Penix, Jr. in the first round is drawing so much criticism in the media. Atlanta’s team still had holes in the defense, and they are betting big that players like second-year cornerback Clark Phillips III and third-year edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie will make a jump to become impact starters. with head coach Raheem Morris and defensive coordinator Jimmy. Lake’s defense.

If the Falcons are right, they should be in their first playoff game since 2017. If they’re not, it could be the beginning of the end for general manager Terry Fontenot.