Arthur Smith and Terry Fontenot have a big lift in front of them. The Falcons roster is far from bereft of talent, but in the coming years the need to bolster or rebuild almost every position is still evident. In 2021, they’ll be forced to some extent to rely on guys already on the roster, which is probably not ideal from their perspective given how players outside of Atlanta’s stars have fared.
Still, there are capable reserves or possible starters on this roster who don’t rise to the level of the Matt Ryans, Julio Joneses, and Grady Jarretts that are guaranteed roles in 2021 and perhaps well beyond.