For the first time since 2016, the Falcons entered the off-season with several personnel concerns. Both lines were consistently outmanned last season. From not protecting Matt Ryan to not generating enough pressure, the Falcons were getting torched more often defensively than torching opposing defenses offensively through the air. They struggled to run the ball effectively and got mauled on the ground defensively as well.
It was clear they needed to invest in improving both lines. Due to limited cap space, the Falcons couldn’t make a high-profile signing. Opting to sign an intriguing guard entering his prime like Jamon Brown was the best route for them to address their biggest flaw on the roster.