The NFL's like a rollercoaster ride, especially for teams that can't quite find their groove. The Atlanta Falcons have been stuck below par for six seasons straight, but they're not just sitting around twiddling their thumbs. Nope, they're shaking things up big time.
First off, they snagged Raheem Morris as head coach. Then, they brought in Kirk Cousins to sling some passes, waving goodbye to Desmond Ridder. But wait, there's more! They beefed up their defense with a bunch of new guys, especially on the D-line. Ruke Orhorhoro, Brandon Dorlus, and Zion Logue got drafted, and Eddie Goldman even came out of retirement to join the crew. And let's not overlook the old guard like Grady Jarrett and David Onyemata.
Jarrett's been a beast in Atlanta for ages, but folks don't always give him his due. And Onyemata? Dude's been tearing it up since he joined the squad in 2023. Both of 'em got some love from Pro Football Focus, landing spots among the league's top interior linemen. Onyemata's sitting pretty at number 18, while Jarrett's holding it down at 28.
Speaking of Onyemata, he followed his old coach Ryan Nielsen from New Orleans to Atlanta. But Nielsen bounced to Jacksonville, leaving Onyemata behind to keep doing his thing in the ATL.
Now, the Falcons haven't brought back Calais Campbell, and it doesn't look like they will, what with all the new blood on the roster. But hey, never say never in the NFL. Campbell's a versatile stud, and you never know when a team might decide they need a guy like him.
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