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Falcons 2016 roster review: Offensive Tackle

If you're going to have a capable passing offense in the NFL, you're best served by having a good set of tackles on your offensive line. Yet, it's a position that teams struggle to fill every year. Fortunately, the Falcons have two good - arguably very good - tackles anchoring their line in Jake Matthews and Ryan Schraeder.

After an injury-marred rookie season where Matthews failed to live up to expectations, the 2014 first round pick bounced back nicely in 2015. The wide-zone blocking scheme fit his athleticism well, as he proved to be a very capable run blocker in space.