For the first time since the 2007 regular season, the Atlanta Falcons will have someone other than Matt Ryan leading them onto the field in the first week of the season. It’s pretty surreal to think about, but as they say, all good things come to an end. Ryan is now in Indianapolis and the Falcons are left looking toward the future.
After trading their franchise quarterback to the Colts, the Falcons acted quickly in signed quarterback Marcus Mariota to a two-year deal. It’s possible the Falcons, who have the 8th overall selection in the upcoming draft take a quarterback, but Mariota at the present time is the favorite to start Week 1.