Atlanta Journal-Constitution · Jun 29, 2016
Defense is looking to attack, punish in 2016
Football
The Falcons’ defense made some strides last season as the team went 8-8 last season, but under first-year coach Dan Quinn they missed the playoffs for the third consecutive season.
The unit, which is aiming to get faster in 2016, finished 2015 ranked 16th in the league in yards allowed (347.6 yard per game. They also were 14th in points allowed (21.6 per game.) In 2014, they were 32nd and 27th respectively.
The franchise tried to address several of their deficiencies this offseason through free agency, the draft and self-improvement.
Now, with the offseason program completed, here’s a look at the 89-man roster heading into next month’s training camp.
