Dee Alford had a down season after showing promise in his first two seasons. He was picked on more than any other Falcons defender, resulting in a lot of yards allowed by the defense.
He hit free agency with many expecting him to move on from the Falcons, but the coaching staff decided last year was a fluke.
That said, he still has to prove he won't be a liability, especially with all the competition around him. Preseason will go a long way in determining if he starts against the Buccaneers' deep receiving corps in Week 1.