For the first time since Arthur Smith and Terry Fontenot took over as head coach and general manager of the Atlanta Falcons, they are expected to be players in free agency.
After inheriting a team that was cap-strapped and laden with prohibitive contracts, Fontenot and Smith will have upwards of $65 million to work with this offseason to improve the Atlanta squad. Smith has proven his chops as head coach, helping the Falcons finish with identical 7-10 records in his first two seasons despite fielding what many consider to be subpar rosters.
Now, Fontenot and Smith can work together to further mold this roster (and locker room) to fit their vision.