The Atlanta Falcons are playing out the string. Yes, they could win two or three games and make the playoffs, especially after the Saints were embarrassed by the Rams on Thursday Night Football in Week 16. No, I don’t think that’s particularly likely, and their fortunes the rest of the way are secondary to what they can and will do to fix an underachieving, frustrating team.
Given that, this seems like a logical time to take a brief look at what’s ahead this offseason for the Falcons. Let’s do so now.
Cap space
The Falcons currently are set to have $37 million in cap space, which is good for 19th in the league and will give them enough room to sign a major name and fill out the roster.