While the front office of the Atlanta Falcons isn’t going to admit it, the team is currently undergoing a rebuild. The Falcons are trying their best to remain competitive while doing so, but the roster could look much different in a few years.
There are three ways to acquire talent in the NFL: free agency, trades and the draft. All three methods are integral to building a competitive roster, but every team seems to take their own approach. Look no further than the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals. Both teams reached the Super Bowl by taking very different paths.
After parting ways with Andy Dalton, A.J. Green, Geno Atkins, Carlos Dunlap, Vontaze Burfict and Dre Kirkpatrick, the Bengals turned to the draft. Joe Burrow, Ja’marr Chase and Tee Higgins helped change the culture in Cincinnati. Additionally, Logan Wilson, Markus Bailey, and Akeem Davis-Gaither have provided a much-needed upgrade on defense.
