Draft season can feel overly familiar. The fights over prospects, the swirling rumors, and the boundless possibility suggested by general managers plays out every year in slightly different formats. I see a lot of comments about pre-draft fatigue here, and it’s hard to blame anyone for that.
So let’s talk about another familiar story line, one that looks a bit further out, but also one that will spark some inevitable memories of last year. I’m referring to the Atlanta Falcons having one of the easiest strengths of schedule in the NFL.
You’ll recall that it was the case in 2023, a year where the Falcons blew that prime opportunity in an easy division to go 7-10, get Arthur Smith fired, and see starting quarterback Desmond Ridder traded away.