Dean Pees may truly be the key to turning around the Falcons. Head coach Arthur Smith will be instrumental in ironing out the issues with the offense. However, he does have an established quarterback, multiple high-end pass catchers, and an offensive line with plenty of talent. The offense is certain to be, at worst, pretty good.
Pees, on the other hand, does not have as much to work with. Even the most optimistic fan would struggle to suggest the defense will be pretty good. There remain huge questions in terms of the pass rush and the secondary.
The newly unretired defensive coordinator will have his work cut out for him.