No matter how down you are on Desmond Ridder or Arthut Smith’s play calling, the Falcons offense seems to have a floor somewhere between “fun” and “productive.” The defense has the talent to be excellent, but we’ve had high hopes for that side of the ball so many times that I’d wager most of us need to see it to truly believe it.
Joint practices are not the ideal proving grounds, but against a capable and dangerous Miami offense, we’re seeing something. We’re seeing the Falcons show up with fire and physicality, and impartial observers and Dolphins-centric reporters alike are noticing.