The quality of the Falcons’ drafts in recent years has been great for the long-term prospects of the team. But with so many guys cycling toward the end of their rookie contracts, it puts the Falcons in a tight spot financially, and it led to some tough decisions.
Dan Quinn addressed this at the league’s spring meetings last month.
“It’s a hard thing sometimes for the fan base to understand. ‘Why don’t you re-sign everybody?’ I would totally love that. You do have to be strategic,” Quinn said.
Teams don’t have a choice, as the salary cap is what it is.