Coaching camp time is right here, and it’s spectacular. The Atlanta Falcons do not open theirs till July 24th, however that doesn’t imply that we are able to’t begin taking a look at different methods for the Falcons to enhance their roster. Sure, there may be lots of optimism across the workforce as at present constructed, however there may be that lacking piece, that final part to fill out the roster. In response to For The Win’s NFL analyst Cory Woodroof, Atlanta might discover themselves two affect gamers as a attainable commerce associate this offseason in his ten NFL commerce candidates piece.
The primary participant Woodroof has the Falcons in play for is a place that Atlanta refused to deal with in the course of the first few phases of the offseason: Edge rusher. With negotiations between the New England Patriots and cross rusher Matthew Judon not getting any nearer, the four-time Professional Bowler might be on the transfer and who higher to grab him up than Atlanta?
…The New England Patriots aren’t anticipated to be main postseason gamers this season. The AFC is simply too powerful a panorama for a rebuilding franchise like New England to navigate, notably when it’s nonetheless unclear if 2024 first-round quarterback Drake Maye will even play this fall. Buying and selling a veteran pass-rusher like Judon would make a ton of sense, because the workforce might internet a very nice draft choose for 2025 and avoid wasting cash on this yr’s cap (a bit greater than $6 million). It will additionally open up an avenue for youthful pass-rushers to get some taking part in time. Judon nonetheless has fuel left within the tank and might be an affect participant for any variety of contenders.
The worth tag for Judon might get in the way in which initially, however nothing a number of restructures and extensions could not repair. Pay attention, Atlanta wants a cross rush to make a run at a Tremendous Bowl, if that’s the aim in 2024. This potential plan of making an attempt to work sacks from the within out may match, however having guys that may get sacks on an island is a recipe for at the very least a median protection.
Matthew Judon now has 32 sacks since becoming a member of the Patriots in 2021.
Insanely productive participant. pic.twitter.com/j2ixkVqlYC
— Pats Buzz (@PatsBuzz) September 27, 2023
The second affect participant impacts the opposite facet of the ball, including some expertise and expertise to a place that might use it. Woodroof says that the Houston Texans might doubtlessly acquire some cap aid by buying and selling huge receiver Robert Woods and permitting their younger depth items like John Metchie III and Xavier Hutchinson extra probabilities to see the sector.
The Houston Texans have a really deep huge receiver room, and Woods may be the odd man out with younger depth pushing for taking part in time. He’d be the right match for a contending workforce that wants a veteran choice on the surface, as he’s acquired the expertise wanted to spice up any passing sport. He won’t be the participant he was in his prime, however he’s nonetheless good. The Texans might save greater than $6 million in a commerce and open up a spot on the depth chart for its youthful gamers.
Atlanta’s receiver room is at present not the largest drawback, however that’s due to Drake London. If London have been to go down, as a lot as we love Darnell Mooney right here at The Sporting Information, that isn’t going to chop it. Woods would add some toughness this receiving room might use and one other dependable goal for quarterback Kirk Cousins to seek out late within the development.
Texans QB CJ Stroud hits Robert Woods for the rating! pic.twitter.com/qUZOD5ki5p
— Arye Pulli (@AryePulli) October 15, 2023
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