Going back to the 2013 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons made a significant investment in their secondary. By selecting a pair of cornerbacks in the first and second round, the Falcons set out to establish having a duo of defenders for years to come, and it has largely worked out well for Atlanta.
Six seasons later, however, and the Falcons are at a particular crossroad. It is quite possible that the team may part ways with veteran cornerback Robert Alford. After six seasons on the job with 10 interceptions and 85 pass deflections and a memorable pick-six in Super Bowl LI, the Falcons have an option of cutting ties with Alford from his current contract and saving the team approximately $8.