The Atlanta Falcons have had some great running backs over the years; Gerald Riggs, Warrick Dunn, Jamal Anderson, Michael Turner and Devonta Freeman to name a few. Even in a passing league, the elite teams can still run the ball on various downs and pick up much needed yards. The Rams do not make it to Super Bowl LIII without the big yards CJ Anderson was able to pick up during their playoff run.
Looking at the moves the Falcons have made over the last few months, it seems as if Thomas Dimitroff and Dan Quinn understand this as well.