It’s difficult to conjure up the optimism from last summer again here in the cold early months of 2024, but you may recall that some of us were enamored with the offensive upside of the Atlanta Falcons.
Part of the reason for that was the offensive line. Returning four of five starters from a terrific 2022 and with the addition of a promising rookie in Matthew Bergeron, the line figured to be a major asset, fueling a strong ground game and helping to keep Desmond Ridder safe. The line did have a strong year overall, but early struggles,
Tragically, while the line rallied to deliver a strong season despite injuries, the offense didn’t follow suit.