The Atlanta Falcons are a more talented team than they were a year ago. I think we can all agree with that, regardless of the results of the season to come.
That has translated to heightened expectations, to increased scrutiny, and recognition for a franchise that hasn’t won enough in recent years to receive it. It has translated to that recognition in ways large and small.
Win and it will be larger and more deserved. Until then, we’ll take things like having six players on ESPN’s list of projected Top 100 players for the 2024 season, which seems pretty good.