Falcons a no show in Free agency

[CMIZ5290]

After a devasting loss in the SB, I really thought Atlanta would be much more aggressive in going after pieces they need, especially defensively. They have already lost quite a few key pieces from last year's team, some pro-bowlers, this has been puzzling to me....Then you factor in all the new coaching changes, and the sophomore jinx is so common in the NFL, hard to get back to the show....

[clydepepper]

I have to wonder how much cap space they have.


I though I saw that they did pick up one CB, but I'm not sure.

[egri]

Originally Posted by clydepepper

I have to wonder how much cap space they have.


I though I saw that they did pick up one CB, but I'm not sure.

According to OverTheCap.com, the Falcons have $15.5 million in cap space.

[D. Bergin]

Originally Posted by egri

According to OverTheCap.com, the Falcons have $15.5 million in cap space.

Yeah, that's not very much considering they might have some of their own guys left to sign, and still need to have enough room left over to pay their draft class.

[CMIZ5290]

They made a huge pick up this morning in signing Dontari Poe formerly of the Chiefs. He is one of the best DT's in the NFL. This was a huge void for the Falcons filled nicely....

[clydepepper]

They also picked up a very capable DE from Dallas - ESPN.Com had give them a B- even before the Poe pickup. It was said that they improved their depth.

They said their biggest loss was the Fullback...which is a position they labeled very underrated...and considering the amount of blocking a FB does in the Falcon offense, I would agree.

I think they will be okay with a decent draft. Hope there are some good DBs and a few decent FBs available.