It’s a new day in Atlanta. With a new head coach and general manager in place, the Falcons have officially begun their journey down the long, windy road to redemption. It’s anyone’s guess how quickly they can right the ship, but there’s reason to think this won’t be too lengthy a process. And we certainly hope that’s the case.
The 2021 NFL Draft will be a keystone moment for this new regime. They need to take some big swings and make solid contact. Terry Fontenot, in consultation with Arthur Smith, will get his first, and perhaps his most meaningful, chance to put his mark on the franchise.