The Atlanta Falcons’ current financial problems stem from the previous regime’s attempts at maximizing the team’s championship window.
While it’s hard to blame former Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff for going all in, short-sighted roster construction can have long-lasting effects that take years to recover from.
This is the reason for Atlanta’s lack of depth and overall talent. The team has a few studs, including cornerback A.J. Terrell and tight end Kyle Pitts, but there are few positions on the roster that don’t need to be addressed.
