May 25, 2021; Flowery Branch, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) leads players to the next drill during Falcons OTA at the Falcons Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
While the Atlanta Falcons believe that they can shock the world and contend in 2021, not many people around the city or around the NFL are buying that. Once the Falcons finalized the trade sending Julio Jones to Tennessee, the team was essentially left for dead.
Can the Atlanta Falcons be the surprise team in 2021, of course, they can but for that to happen, the Falcons defense is going to have to make gigantic strides to give the team a chance.