Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris’s excitement is palpable regarding the NFL adding a new “dynamic” kickoff return this season. This change will force teams to implement new strategies to enhance field position, emphasizing special teams' value in final roster construction. With final cuts coming in less than a week on August 27, expect the Falcons to value special teams as a tie-breaker with some key position battles.
That could be significant since there are only so many positions up for grabs currently on the Falcons. My calculations suggest that there may be as few as six spots that various players are for heading into this Friday’s preseason finale against the Jacksonville Jaguars.