What is the Atlanta Falcons timeline to become Super Bowl contenders?

Published 2024-07-02
The Atlanta Falcons strive to be one of the top contenders in the NFC this year, but is that timeline correct? Host Aaron Freeman breaks down when he thinks its realistic that the Falcons could be a true contender. He discusses their need to build an explosive offense and a pass rush and how close they are to doing so.

Later, he answers a listener's question on why he doesn't judge players based on where they were drafted. He explains why his evaluations are based on a player's ability to help the Falcons win games, and uses Kaleb McGary and Kyle Pitts as prime examples of why their draft statuses cause people to be lower on them than they should. Finally, he discusses the possibility of middle linebacker Kaden Elliss being moved to outside linebacker this year and why it might be valuable in certain packages but won't be a full-time option.

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All Comments (10)
  • Completely agree on the draft picks...stats are nice...but wins are king!!
  • @bboyspawn5891
    Bro you talking January play off games. We facing the elite QB in week 3. We will learn a lot from Week 2,3,9, and 12.
  • @jamesmiller7457
    A theory is a well-substantiated explanation that is based on facts that have been repeatedly confirmed through observation and experiment. So, u good, Dawg!
  • @user-mp6dl7wc9z
    STATS MEASURE PERFORMANCE. PERFORMANCE CREATES WINS. STATS = WINNING. BAD PLAYERS DO NOT HAVE GOOD STATS. GOOD PLAYERS = WINNING.
  • @MrDrsogood
    Could had been quicker but when your first two draft picks are developmental picks slows everything down
  • @alphabah6094
    Not with this regime. The way they have gone about team building is the opposite of how you build a contender. Paying a free agency QB big money doesn’t lead to super bowls. And even if Penix is good they will waste 2 years of his rookie contract which is vital to building a Super Bowl contender as well
  • @user-mp6dl7wc9z
    Kirk plays the same as Burrow in regular season and playoffs He is elite Active players who know more than you voted Kirk #6 QB in NFL Kirk is ELITE as for Penix he is not on Kirk Level he might be worse or same or better WE HAVE NO IDEA 80% of 1st Round QBs bust
  • @user-mp6dl7wc9z
    KIRK IS ON THE SAME LEVEL AS BURROW IS BURROW ELITE? KIRK IS HISTORICALLY RIGHT THERE WITH MANNING BREES RIVERS 8TH BEST RATING IN NFL HISTORY ... KIRK WAS ON MVP TRAJECTORY LAST SEASON... KIRK IS ELITE QB AND MCGARY IS TOP 3 RT IN NFL
  • @huntjl88
    I'm with you on the fantasy BS. I don't care too much about individual stats. I DO care about wins and losses.