For the first time since the Desmond Trufant and Robert Alford era ended, the cornerback position wasn’t among the clear top priorities for Atlanta heading into the offseason. That doesn’t mean it wasn’t considered a need for some Falcons fans, but the number of other holes on defense necessitated the team focusing elsewhere.
There’s reason for optimism with Atlanta’s cornerbacks, but there is also room for trepidation. A.J. Terrell looks like he could become a star at the position, which could be huge for a defense that has been searching for that kind of player. What this unit looks like in the future depends on the development of some key young players, though.