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Desperation could turn into destiny for the Atlanta Falcons in 2024
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Desperation is a state of being that nobody wants to be in. Even more so, nobody wants to admit that they are in a state of desperation. That's why we have articles like the most recent from SB Nation's James Dator that recognize the heading into the 2024 season. Dator defined these teams as "organizations who either see their windows Thomas Pannone Jersey closing, or who made rash moves in the hopes of winning right now. For them 2024 isnt just part of the journey, but a mark of finality, with everything hinging on it." And gue s who is the first team on that list? The . But could Atlanta's desperation turn them into a team of destiny?When you try to emulate twoSuper Bowlwinners its proof youre in desperation mode. Many teams have thought about emulating theBuccaneersand Rams in their victories with older established quarterbacks, and the Falcons are simply the next in line Kendrys Morales Jersey .The decision to sign Kirk Cousins and shoot for the moon shows that this team really thinks it can compete deep in the NFC this year, and not just settle for winning the NFC South. On paper this seems po sible. Theres a ton to like about the Falcons on offense, and their late moves to trade for Matthew Judon and signing Justin Simmons makes Atlanta a force on defense as well.Its been seven years since the Falcons won a playoff game. A team that saw a window with Matt Ryan come and go, without much succe s to show for it. Considering the unpredictability of the NFC South the braintrust in Atlanta feels like its got to take its shot, lock up the division, and hope they can go far.If that doesnt materialize itll be a dark season in Atlanta.Head coach Raheem Morris and General Manager Terry Fontenot Roger Clemens Jersey have stated teams they have emulated in their approach: The and with their succe sion plans with Jordan Love and Patrick Mahomes, respectively. However, with the last two moves to solidify the defense, and, it does feel like the Falcons are pushing the chips in for 2024, similar to the Tom Brady or the Matthew Stafford .With the way Atlanta had gone about this season, stating with certainty that they "won't be picking high enough" in future drafts to pick a franchise-caliber quarterback to justify the selection, paying Kirk Cousins his exorbitant contract, succe s is no longer a luxury, it's a nece sity.That's why when they were going into the preseason with the defense they had at the start of training camp, it was confusing. There seemed to be no sense of urgency to change what was a clear deficiency for the roster. Whether it was the safety position opposite Je sie Bates or the pa s Anthony Alford Jersey rush, there was no indication that Atlanta was going to upgrade those positions. That is until and , two key young depth pieces, were lost during the preseason opener against the .So, was this out of desperation? Probably. But that's nothing new for Falcons fans. Falcons fans have been desperate for a playoff berth for the past six years. Desperate for a Super Bowl since their inception in 1966. Not to mention desperate for anything to wipe the taste of Super Bowl LI out of their mouths.Atlanta has a chance to do that with this season's team. All the cards are set up to where the Falcons could both make the playoffs and make a run of sorts if the cards fall correctly.Desperation is not a place nobody wants to Marco Estrada Jersey be in, that's a fact. But if out of that desperation comes destiny, maybe it pays to live in that desperation just a little while longer.
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