This is obvious, yes, but I don't think it can be stated enough. A healthy Jake Matthews has the chance to deliver on his considerable potential and lock down left tackle for the first time in many, many years. Matthews at less than 100% is a potential liability at a critical position along the offensive line, and the Falcons don't appear to have the depth to solve that particularly thorny problem.
With Sam Baker gone, Lamar Holmes injured and not really a good option in the first place and Tyler Polumbus predictably scuffling early in the offseason, it's Matthews or bust at left tackle.