Falcons Could Use More Help in 1 Roster Position
Summary
The Atlanta Falcons have a stronger defense this year but need to improve their interior defensive line. Key players David Onyemata and Ruke Orhorhoro, who played important roles last season, are no longer on the team, leaving a gap that needs to be filled.Key Facts
- David Onyemata and Ruke Orhorhoro were the main players on the Falcons' defensive tackle position last season.
- Both Onyemata and Orhorhoro left the team in the offseason.
- Brandon Dorlus is expected to take a bigger role after a solid previous season with 8.5 sacks and 27 tackles.
- Maason Smith joined the Falcons from Jacksonville in a trade that sent Orhorhoro away.
- Zach Harrison, who had 4.5 sacks in only 7 games last season before getting injured, is available to play.
- The Falcons signed veteran defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand in free agency.
- None of the current players at this position are considered star "game-wreckers" yet.
- The interior defensive line needs to collapse the pocket, stop running plays, and pressure quarterbacks to improve the defense overall.
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