The Atlanta Falcons went all-in for the 2024 NFL campaign but ultimately fell significantly short of their goals. Suddenly, they’re staring down the barrel of a long offseason, giving them ample time to reflect on what went wrong and how to fix it.
After Week 9, the Falcons held a two-game lead over the eventual division-winning Tampa Bay Buccaneers (and the head-to-head tiebreaker). Yet, they squandered a prime opportunity to secure the NFC South, which they were considerable favorites to do before the season. Moreover, Atlanta missed the playoffs entirely, further rubbing salt in the wound.
How things transpired for the Falcons during this year’s stretch run can only be described as an utter disaster. Nevertheless, their response to the catastrophic meltdown will tell us a lot about the organization and leadership in place, starting with free agency…