We’re still trying to figure out exactly what Atlanta general manager Terry Fontenot values despite being deep into his third offseason. In the same way someone may struggle to find out what food you like when you are grocery shopping when broke, a lot of Fontenot’s moves have been out of necessity versus his preference. Plenty of moves in 2021 and 2022 were either off-brands or from the discount bin.
In 2023, while we learned a lot about Fontenot’s approach when he’s ready to make a splash, we also learned that the man still loves a good deal.