On paper, the Atlanta Falcons' defense looks more talented up front and much deeper all around, but it still has to show it can contend with Drew Brees and Tom Brady twice a year.
The Falcons obviously prioritized defense this offseason after team owner Arthur Blank made clear he wanted to see opposing quarterbacks such as Brees and Brady under duress more often. The additions of free-agent pass-rusher Dante Fowler Jr., first-round cornerback A.J. Terrell and second-round defensive lineman Marlon Davidson could be just the players the Falcons need to take another step on defense after vast improvements in the second half of 2019.