4 new Atlanta Falcons not named Kirk Cousins fans should be excited about
Despite the conversation surrounding the and their , Atlanta has seemingly set itself up well to Christian Okoye Jersey make some noise in 2024. The NFC South is still one of, if not the weakest division in the league. Atlanta still has the easiest heading into the year, and they still have three top-ten caliber weapons on offense waiting to be used in a role more conducive to their skill sets. The major acquisition of this off-season was quarterback Kirk Cousins, but thats too easy of a selection for an exercise like this. Instead, we look at all the new acquisitions and pick four that Falcons fans should be excited about.WR Darnell MooneyDrake London needed a running mate, and, no offense to Mack Hollins, but he hasnt had one to be excited about since he arrived in Atlanta. In 2021, Mooneys best season, his 640+ receiving snaps were split almost evenly, with a slight lean toward him working from the outside. His versatility allows him and London to be more unpredictable in Harrison Butker Jersey how offensive coordinator Zac Robinson can utilize them in his offense.DL Brandon DorlusIm going to come out and say it: Fourth-round pick will be the immediate impact guy on the line in Atlanta. His versatility along the defensive line allows him to see the field in different formations and situations where head coach Raheem Morris and defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake can Carlos Hyde Jersey find advantageous matchups for him.WR Casey WashingtonI cant stre s enough how exciting the prospect of sixth-round receiver is for this offense. Atlanta had the field stretchers horizontally in Rondale Moore and Ray-Ray McCloud. They had the physical players who could work over the middle and up the seams in Kyle Pitts and Drake London. They even have the reliable separator that can get you a first-down when nece sary in Darnell Mooney Khalen Saunders Jersey , but they didnt have the bona fide vertical field stretcher and the 50/50 ball-winner outside of London. Sure, you can put Pitts in there, but thats pigeon-holing him into this spot when you want to expand Pitts role beyond that. Washingtons skill set allows that vertical threat downfield while giving Cousins another 50/50 ball and back-shoulder fade option up the sideline.OLB Bralen TriceEven when edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie was drafted in the second round of the 2022 draft, there didnt seem to be the hype that third-round pick has fostered in Atlanta thus far. It could be the vaunted pre sure production he put up at Washington, it could be that he was one of the few pa s-rush options added to the roster. Jordan Lucas Jersey Whatever the reason, Falcons fans should be excited at the idea of Trice gaining experience on the perimeter of this defense. His unrelenting motor and play strength make him an interesting player to watch for Falcons fans.