Most of the signings this front office have made thus far in March have been about helping a leaky team be a little more seaworthy in 2022. Maybe the Falcons have a massive surprise in store for us, but more than likely we’re headed for one more tough year while the team bides its time, moves its biggest contracts, and sets up for a cap windfall in 2023 after what we hope are a pair of productive drafts. The chances of anyone the team has signed becoming the next Cordarrelle Patterson—a true breakout star who seemingly came out of nowhere—seem slim.
Atlanta’s ability to find value in free agency matters now, but it matters a lot more in the future
