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The Atlanta Falcons are expected to have a bit of change to work with this offseason Authentic Matt Bosher Jersey , which might mean Thomas Dimitroff and the front office will break out the hooks and angling gear and try to land a big fish. The team has floundered in this endeavor in the past, but 2016 showed, with signings like Alex Mack and Mohamed Sanu, the team could splurge a bit on contracts and find success on the field. After a 7-9 season, the team will need to amend the roster a bit to get where they need to go. That might mean luring some big names to Flowery Branch. Of the standout names out there, who makes sense for signing a big contract?Let’s start with the guys on defense in our overview. We’ll note that guys like DE DeMarcus Lawrence and OLB Jadeveon Clowney will probably get the franchise tag, but that they’d obviously be on Atlanta’s radar if they made it to free agency. Now we’ll look to the front seven to find where the big investments could go. OLB Dee Ford A former Falcons draft target that exploded on the scene in Kansas City this season, Ford might be like Lawrence and Clowney and be headed toward the franchise tag. Should he become a free agent, the Falcons might want to get him in while he’s hot. A total of 13 sacks is nothing to sniff at for a season, and Atlanta could help him grow even more by putting him next to a young, growing defensive line group. DE Trey Flowers The wrecking ball of Bill Belichick’s front four, Flowers is a do-it-all defensive end who will get you sacks, run stops and pressures aplenty, though the overall sack count isn’t as eye-popping as you may want it to be. The Patriots are notorious for letting defensive talent fly out the doors in opposition to paying them, so don’t be surprised if Flowers does make it to free agency. Atlanta would be wise to get him in the building if they whiff on Ford and let his complete game bolster a line badly in need of it. DE Ezekiel AnsahAnsah’s health might scare some teams off, but there’s no question what he can do when he’s on the field. The former BYU standout only had four sacks this season in 11 games, but the Lions’ defense overall underwhelmed. He could perhaps flourish with a change of scenery, not unlike Adrian Clayborn when he left Tampa Bay to join the Falcons in 2015. The last time Dan Quinn looked to Detroit to add a pass rusher to his team, it was Cliff Avril joining Seattle. We all know how that went. For the right price, Ansah could be poised for a major comeback. DT Ndamukong SuhYou know what Suh can do, even in the latter years of his prime, which is why he remains in demand as he gets older. He’s a game-changing talent at times, and still a dangerous disrupting force even when he’s not. On a three-year deal Youth Matt Bryant Jersey , Suh could pair with Grady Jarrett and provide the team one of its best defensive tackle tandems in quite some time, with Jack Crawford and Deadrin Senat giving them perhaps the deepest group in the league. He won’t be nearly as pricey as he used to be, too. DT Sheldon RichardsonRichardson has struggled to find a home since his Jets days, though he’s still an impact guy on any defensive line who can play inside and out. The right situation could boost Richardson back to being one of the elite defensive talents in the league. Could that be Atlanta, and potentially on an affordable deal? OLB K.J. WrightWright is an old Seattle stalwart who might wriggle free from his longtime home. A model weak side linebacker, he’d be an ideal fit in Quinn’s defense (where, you know, he’s played before) if they don’t feel like Foyesade Oluokun is quite ready to continue to man that spot. He might not be as pricey as you think, and he’s obviously got Quinn connections. Could a reunion be in order? OLB Thomas Davis The longtime Carolina Panthers starter won’t be back in Charlotte this season, which puts a bonafide starting linebacker out and available. He’s still got plenty in the tank, though he’s contemplated retirement in the past. Should he want, say, a one-or-two-year deal to play close to his old team to prove what he’s still got, Atlanta would be smart to get a motivated former Pro Bowler in house. He would also add leadership to a locker room that Jeff Schultz at The Athletic and others have suggested would benefit from it. DE Brandon Graham Graham is in his early 30s, but is still a prolific pass rusher who may be out of Philly with the depth they have at the position and need to pay other guys. He will make a good paycheck in March, but would give any team a proven guy who can get after the quarterback and complement younger players who need time to grow into roles. The team could ride with Graham for three or four years, pair him as a mentor for Takkarist McKinley and perhaps a high draft pick and get the pass rush back on track. Other namesOLB Anthony Barr is young linebacker and pass rusher who could play on the weak side and better tap into his potential as a pass rusher with the Falcons. OLB Preston Smith is one of the better young second-tier pass rushers could hit a new gear in Atlanta. OLB Za’Darius Smith is coming off an 8.5 sack season and might do better with more snaps, which he wouldn’t have trouble finding in Atlanta. Quinn’s old Florida player DE Dante Fowler Jr. has succeeded (at least somewhat) in Los Angeles with the Rams and terrorized the Saints in the NFC Championship. Titans veteran OLB Derrick Morgan was once a Falcons target in free agency and could be a good stopgap veteran to aid the pass rushing efforts and dearth of leadership. We’ll be back later this week with offensive targets, but here’s a hint: Think offensive linemen. This looked, early on, like the fitting capper to a terrible Falcons season: A listless loss that would have made us all angry earlier in the year, but just made us apathetically and disappointedly grunt a few times. And then, for a moment http://www.falconsauthorizedshops.com/authentic-desmond-trufant-jersey , it wasn’t. And then it was again. And then, unexpectedly, it really wasn’t. And then it was, and Atlanta managed to squeak out their seventh win of the season. This Falcons season was defined as much by its overarching disappointment as it was by its rare moments of brilliance. This game featured both in spades, with Atlanta managing a touchdown grab by Matt Ryan, a Damontae Kazee pick, a handful of stone solid defensive stops, and a second half that actually featured some competitive football for the Falcons. But it was still, considering the opponent and the fact that the Falcons largely trotted out their starters, a disappointing effort for a long while.But these Falcons didn’t pack it in for a change. Through the final three games, all admittedly against lackluster opponents, they delivered strong efforts. In this one, they went down 17 and then rattled off a 31-3 run to go up by 11 on Tampa Bay. If you were looking for a reason to think this team might do something next year with healthier, better talent, the fact that they managed to string together quality efforts has to count for something. It hurt their draft stock, sure, but it gave them something to build on, and now they must build on it given that Dan Quinn is getting another shot. Another 7-9 will be curtains for Quinn and potentially the front office, too, making this sure-to-be-long offseason a pivotal one. If you believe Quinn isn’t the right man to lead this team, it’s aggravating that he’s getting the shot at all. If you believe he is, or you’re at least open to the possibility, you’re just looking for changes to the coaching staff and roster to push this team past their disappointing year. Time and plenty of arguments will tell which side is correct here. That’s it Andy Levitre Jersey , then. The Falcons finish 7-9 and head into an offseason where they must bolster both lines significantly. May they do so, and may we not endure another season like this anytime soon. First QuarterFor the first several minutes of this game, I was wrestling with my TV, so all you need to know is that the Bucs punted, the Falcons made a tiny bit of noise and punted, and then the Bucs were driving again.The Buccaneers found plenty of holes in a soft Falcons zone defense, with Desmond Trufant enjoying one of his worst drives in weeks. He ultimately surrendered a touchdown to Mike Evans after Jamies Winston dropped the pass perfectly over his head. Falcons 0 - Buccaneers 7The Falconsmissed a pass on first down and then Tevin Coleman had virtually nowhere to go on the most predictable second down running play of all-time. Then they came up short of the first down on third down and had to punt, again.The Bucs got nowhere on their first two downs thanks to a strong defensive effort, but on third down Jameis Winston was able to scramble for an easy first down to keep the drive alive. Then Winston petered out, completing a couple of passes that fell short of a first down and allowing the Falcons to snag a nice Desmond Trufant pass breakup and an open field tackle by Sharrod Neasman. Punt. We were a little ways into the second quarter at this point. Second QuarterThe Falcons got eight yards! And then had to punt yet again. The Bucs found themselves backed up on 3rd and 8 on the next drive, but Winston was able to move around in the pocket until he found a first day option. The Falcons had trouble getting after Winston, and with time in the pocket, he was only too happy to make things happen. When the pressure finally did arrive, with a sack and a forced throw away for Winston, the Falcons at least only allowed a field goal to Tampa Bay.Falcons 0 - Buccaneers 10 Atlanta must have felt some sort of urgency, because...no, never mind, they didn’t do much. A Ty Sambrailo penalty and missed connections defined the drive, which ended with yet another punt. The Bucs didn’t have the same degree of trouble, predictably, but they also didn’t exactly make a drive of it. A big third down run stop forced another punt. My goodness, was it difficult to get amped up about this at this point. The Falcons got a very nice carry from Tevin Coleman to open the drive, with a ten yard pickup in the offing. Then Matt Ryan couldn’t connect with Julio Jones over the middle Authentic Devonta Freeman Jersey , the inevitable 2nd and 10 carry went nowhere, and third down was much the same. It was certainly not Matt Ryan’s sharpest effort to this point.The Bucs turned a 1st and 10 into a swift pickup to bring them close to midfield, and then attacked downfield and had little trouble scoring another touchdown through the air, putting them up 17-0. At this point, it was effectively a rout.Falcons 0 - Buccaneers 17The Falcons had very little time to work with, and they attacked the sidelines effectively to try and make the most of that limited time. They managed to pull inside the 20 with about :24 left on the clock, and Matt Ryan found Julio Jones in traffic in the end zone for the team’s first score of the game. They were, at least, on the board.Falcons 7 - Buccaneers 17The Bucs couldn’t do much with their limited time, just like the rest of us. Third QuarterOh good, we were back. The Falcons were able to build on their end of first half momentum a bit thanks to a short Russell Gage sideline grab accompanied by a costly Buccaneers facemask, and then a nice Matt Ryan scramble for a first down a couple of plays later. Ryan to Sanu on the sideline got the drive inside the 20 before Ryan couldn’t find Julio on first down, the inevitable second run down run went nowhere, and Julio bailed the Falcons out with a nice sideline grab. Mohamed Sanu was under center after a failed first down, but the Wildcat handoff didn’t go very far either. But then the Falcons ran an inspired, fun play, with a handoff to Calvin Ridley that went back to Mohamed Sanu for a touchdown pass to Matt Ryan. Yes, it was Ryan’s first reception ever. Falcons 14 - Buccaneers 17That humiliation sparked something for Tampa Bay, which was watching its lead go up in smoke. They managed a series of sharp passes to get inside the red zone, where they petered out and settled for a field goal.Falcons 14 - Buccaneers 20The Falcons now had the chance to take the lead, and for a brief while it appeared they might do it. Instead, it came down to Matt Bryant’s leg, and he drilled a field goal to bring the Falcons within 3. Falcons 17 - Buccaneers 20The Bucs might’ve made something of their drive Youth Ricardo Allen Jersey , but instead a tipped pass ended up in the hands of Damontae Kazee, who snagged his seventh interception of the 2018 season. That’s the most a single Falcon has had in a good, long while. The Falcons were suddenly on fire, as Tevin Coleman took it about 30 yards for an easy touchdown thanks to quality blocking and his extreme speed. For a guy about to seek a lucrative contract in free agency, it was a hell of a final impression to leave on the Falcons and his other potential suitors.Falcons 24 - Buccaneers 20The Bucs had now turned a 17-0 lead into a 24-3 run by the Falcons, which meant that Dirk Koetter’s ticket out of town was certainly punched. But could they rally? Fourth QuarterThe Bucs punted. The Falcons found Julio Jones downfield to get things moving, and the story of the drive might have been how good Julio looked despite all the injuries he’s been dealing with. At the end, Matt Ryan was able to find Calvin Ridley for a jog-in touchdown, which gave Ridley the franchise’s all-time single season reciving touchdowns record for a rookie. Atlanta was straight up embarrassing Tampa Bay at this point. Falcons 31 - Buccaneers 20The Bucs finally answered in swift fashion, picking up a touchdown but failing to get a two point conversion thanks to a very nice Robert Alford tackle. That made it a five point game.Falcons 31 - Buccaneers 26 Matt Ryan threw an interception, dangit. I was hoping he would not. The Bucs did not waste that turnover, as Winston continued his Falcons-killing ways and absolutely picked apart Atlanta’s defense for a score to put Tampa Bay up by a single point. They couldn’t manage the two point conversion, however, so a one point game it remained. Falcons 31 - Buccaneers 32Atlanta could have tucked it away there, but declined to do so. Ryan found receivers open over the middle of the field, including Julio, and Brian Hill showed his excellent running in Week 16 was not a fluke as he juked his way through Tampa Bay defenders. That got the Falcons well into Tampa Bay territory before a penalty backed them up, but they managed to chew up the clock and keep moving ever closer to Matt Bryant’s field goal, which he hit. That was ballgame.Falcons 34 - Buccaneers 32