Eagle Eye: What's Different About The Falcons' Offense In 2017?

Over the last two weeks, I’ve watched a ton of tape of the Atlanta Falcons. Their offense is not producing at the rate it was a year ago, but it’s still a very, very tough unit to match up against.

Matt Ryan is one of the best quarterbacks in the league. Devonta Freeman is one of the top running backs in the league, and there are analysts who believe his backup, Tevin Coleman, is just as talented (if not more). Julio Jones strikes more fear into the heart of defenses than any receiver in football. It’s a fun group to watch on film, and a not-so-fun group to draw up a game plan for as a defense.

When you watch Atlanta’s offense, one thing is absolutely clear. Even with Ryan, Jones, and other…