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Falcons' Jamal Agnew decision suddenly opened the door for oft-criticized draft bust

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The Atlanta Falcons have inherited no shortage of problems throughout their nightmare season, their special teams woes have become impossible to ignore. They signed former Pro Bowler Jamal Agnew this offseason to operate as the return man, but that decision has flopped to massive proportions.

Entering Week 16, Atlanta's special teams are the worst in the NFL, as they rank dead last in both yards gained per kickoff return and yards allowed per kickoff return. And the continued special teams woes led the Falcons to release Agnew after healthy scratching him in Week 15 against the Bucs.