New Falcons GM Fontenot could select successor to QB Ryan
3 years, 8 months ago

New Falcons GM Fontenot could select successor to QB Ryan

Associated Press  

ATLANTA FALCONS LAST SEASON: Coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff were fired following an 0-5 start. Signed: RB Mike Davis, S Erik Harris, CB Fabian Moreau, RB/WR Cordarrelle Patterson, LB Barkevious Mingo, S Duron Harmon, OL Josh Andrews, DT Jonathan Bullard, LB Brandon Copeland, P Dom Maggio. OUTLOOK: The last time the Falcons entered the draft with a new general manager, Dimitroff made quarterback Matt Ryan the No. Newly hired GM Terry Fontenot may use his first draft pick in Atlanta to select Ryan’s successor — even though the quarterback, who will be 36 this season, is still productive. A third consecutive losing season drove home the point that an offense led by Ryan and wide receivers Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley isn’t enough to make up for such glaring weaknesses as a lack of pass protection and a weak pass rush.

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