The 2015 Atlanta Falcons have their sights set on the postseason following a very intriguing spring, but there’s still plenty to be sorted out as we move towards the long summer ahead. Here’s the Top 3 Atlanta Falcons Storylines To Watch In 2015.
1) Can Dan Quinn improve the defense?
There’s two things you need to know about new Falcons head coach Dan Quinn — he’s an eternal optimist and he’s one of the best young defensive minds in all of football. Both those traits are going to infuse the team’s defense with a new sense of purpose and energy, which will in turn likely lead to increased production on the field.
2) Will the rookie class make a significant impact?
Aside from a couple of likely inconsequential picks on the back end, the Falcons came home with one of the pure hauls of this year’s draft season. Vic Beasley was a top-five talent squeezed out by a longjam of top prospects, Jalen Collins has all the talent to be a top corner despite his experience gap, and Tevin Coleman is just plain fast. A couple of good scheme fits later in Justin Hardy and Grady Jarrett, and this looks like a draft to remember for the Dirty Birds - now they have to produce at the level expected of them.
3) Can Atlanta capitalize on a weak NFC South?
No team in the division finished with a winning record in 2014, and no one in the division is expected to have a big turnaround, leaving the door open for the Falcons. Matt Ryan and Julio Jones lead a team that has playoff potential - but can they put everything together?
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