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The Falcons need to step up and sign Colin Kaepernick to replace Matt Schaub

The Atlanta Falcons are unequivocally in a win-now situation. Like a sea captain looking at dark clouds on the horizon, fans know they are heading into rough seas with the salary cap getting tighter and core players aging. With the addition of pro-ready Calvin Ridley in round one of the draft, the team is ready to make a strong push for another Super Bowl berth.

The roster is absolutely stacked, but there’s one spot that sticks out like a sore thumb: 36-year-old backup quarterback Matt Schaub. Not only is the veteran taking up an absurd $4.