The Atlanta Falcons are coming off back-to-back 7-9 seasons, and owner Arthur Blank has said that making the playoffs is his expectation. The Falcons finished strong last season -- going 6-2 over the final eight games after starting the year with a 1-7 record, which likely saved Dan Quinn's job. They will need to rely on an offense led by one-time MVP Matt Ryan and perennial Pro Bowl receiver Julio Jones. They will cut their roster to 53 players by 4 p.m. ET on Saturday. Here's a projection:
QUARTERBACK (2): Matt Ryan, Matt Schaub
Ryan, 35, seems to be taking all the right steps to ensure his body is right, including running 50-yard sprints with Schaub after practices.