The Atlanta Falcons have made it apparent that there are many spots that need addressing in order for this team to succeed. Would it be more beneficial in the long run to let Austin Hooper walk?
Yes, Austin Hooper is the best young tight end in the NFL.
Yes, Austin Hooper will cost a lot of money.
However, the Atlanta Falcons are already in the negative regarding cap space for next season. This automatically means the team most offload current assets.
55.17% of the salary cap for next season will be tied to six players (Matt Ryan, Julio Jones, Jake Matthews, Grady Jarrett, Alex Mack, and Deion Jones).