When we were assessing the Falcons’ roster going into the season, it was impossible not to be concerned about the lack of proven defensive talent. The personnel group was filled with mostly underwhelming veterans on one-year deals and young prospects that weren’t exactly highly-regarded coming out of college. Barring something remarkable from Dean Pees with the drastic improvement of three or four players, it was going to be another season of quarterbacks feeling comfortable in the pocket and skill position players running wild in the open field.
It’s been that kind of season for the most part. Unfortunately for the Falcons, they simply can’t generate pressure and haven’t seen expected leaders (Deion Jones, Foye Oluokun) play at a high level.