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2023 NFL Free Agency: Sleeper teams that are a quarterback away

By Michael Johnson

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 03: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers waves to the crowd as he runs off the field after defeating the New England Patriots in the game at Gillette Stadium on October 03, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 03: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers waves to the crowd as he runs off the field after defeating the New England Patriots in the game at Gillette Stadium on October 03, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /
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NFL Free Agency: Kyle Pitts #8 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 30, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /

2. Atlanta Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons may not have the immediate success that some other teams have, but they have a strong foundation of young talent in place. They have a solid offensive line, a talented receiving corps, and a defense that is on the rise. Additionally, they have a head coach in Arthur Smith who has a proven track record of success in developing quarterbacks, and a front office that is committed to building a winning team.

One of the biggest draws for a quarterback looking to join the Falcons is the opportunity to be a leader and a key piece of a team that has a lot of weapons on the offensive side of the ball. The team boasts Kyle Pitts, a 6’6″ 250-pound tight end with elite numbers, and Drake London, a 6’5 receiver with excellent athleticism and wing span. London put his skills on display in 2022, managing over 800 yards receiving and four touchdowns as a rookie, showing that the sky is the limit for him. The team also has Tyler Allgeier, a 224-pound back with good vision, power, and contact balance who averaged 4.9 yards per carry.

Additionally, the Falcons also have a strong cap situation and the resources to bring in additional talent to support the quarterback. They hold the No. 8 overall pick, which could net them Paris Johnson Jr., an athletic offensive tackle who will give the offensive line a boost and added protection for the quarterback. With Tom Brady gone, the NFC South is a winnable division. There’s no reason why Atlanta Falcons shouldn’t be looked at as a landing spot for a quarterback looking to take a team over the hump.

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