There has been a lot of speculation among fans recently about the direction of the Falcons’ rushing attack. The signings of James Carpenter and Jamon Brown—two offensive guards who don’t necessarily match the prototype of the players Atlanta sought after under Kyle Shanahan and Steve Sarkisian—have brought up a lot of questions. Clearly, the team is seeking to get bigger along the offensive line. But what does that mean for the scheme, and for the Falcons’ offense as a whole?
Under Shanahan and Sarkisian, it was pretty clear that Atlanta valued athleticism above all else from their offensive linemen.