If stability is the keyword at tackle and guard, change is the one at center. Drew Dalman is gone, elevating Ryan Neuzil to the starter, and his direct backup will (as of today) be a player who has never made an NFL start. This has the potential to be a windfall for Atlanta if Neuzil and his future backup prove to be young, capable players, but there’s obviously the air of disaster around the whole thing if they...well, do not.
That’s what this summer and this season will ultimately tell us, but let’s break down who’s competing for roles at center for these Atlanta Falcons.