It’s hard to find positives in a 4-10 season, especially after surrendering a 17-0 lead against a divisional opponent in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But the Atlanta Falcons do have an opportunity this week to evaluate some talent and test some of their building blocks for next season, and to do so against the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.
Here’s a closer look.
What can the Falcons get out of Ito Smith?
Coach Raheem Morris announced Monday that Smith would be taking over as the "lead dog runner.