The future of the Falcons of Atlanta is in the hands of the quarter-Arrière Michael Penix Jr., and not of Kirk Cousins. The veteran can even retire. But in 2025, here are two good agents without NFL that Falcons need to sign.
First and foremost, Falcons must improve in defense. And a quick way to improve is to sign Miami Dolphins Safety Jevon Holland. A second round choice in the NFL 2021 draft, Holland is considered to be free agent n ° 3, according to Pro Football Focus.
“A second round of Oregon in 2021, Holland has ranked one of the five highest security in two of its first three seasons in the league,” wrote PFF. “He obtained an overall note of 63.0 PFF in career in 2024, but his work work speaks more than of himself.”
Falcons should continue the dolphins S. Jevon Holland
Matt Bowen of ESPN is not as high in Holland as Pro Football Focus. He ranked it At n ° 11, according to Espn.com.
“Holland has the multidimensional features that professional coaches are looking for safe,” wrote Bowen. “He can play depth, cover the slit or mix it as a defender of the box. The splashing games were missing in the Holland band this season because he failed to record an interception. But he has five interceptions, 16 breaks of passes, five forced escapes and five bags during his four years with Miami. »»
One thing to consider about the 2024 Dutch season is his fight against injuries. In January, dolphin coach Mike McDaniel spoke About its use From Holland, according to Dolphinswire.com.
“He has been fighting for some time,” said McDaniel. “We are trying to keep it involved without having more setbacks. He was fighting through this evening for sure. What he worked was not the easiest and he is diligent about it. »»
According to Palmbeachpost.com, the coordinator of the Dolphins Pass for Secondary, Brian Duker, said that Holland had played better than some thought that some. Security may have impacts When the teams avoid testing them.
“I am probably higher on the security than you,” said Duker. “I think that from the point of view of execution, communication, it’s really good. I often think it can be true for safety. They removed the deep part of the field and they do not touch you because they are a little afraid.
“And also, I will not take this as a photo to anyone, I just think that sometimes there is a place that does not present itself in the statistics sheet that these guys make effectively that they have Not enough credit for. “”
Continuing the emphasis on the defense, the Falcons should take a chance …
Raiders Malcolm Koonce could help the hawks
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Atlanta does not have a big bucket full of money to chase free agents, but koonce targeting could be a good idea. He missed all 2024 with an injury, but showed skills in small groups in 2023.
His reinstatement of injuries could make him more affordable. The former Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce saw Koonce as A huge loss When he went down in pre-season, according to Sports Illustrated.
“If there is an injury that really frustrated me and that was injured this year, it was Malcolm,” said Pierce. “Because he really had a training camp, really, a hell of off -season. Then we go to the training camp, and I mean, he looks really, really good. And I know it’s against our attack, and we have a few pre-season games, but the turn, power, confidence was back. I mean, he had this loot for him.
“And when he went down this Thursday, it injured our team. You felt it. You felt the emotional drop in the building, and it was a sad moment. But at the credit of Malcolm, seeing him in the building every day, working and starting to bring him his little juice. It would be nice to find him because, I mean, he is just on the verge of being a very good football player. And it would be good to see him come back as a raid and do what he should do so that we win. »»
And it seems that pro football focus agrees, Ranking n ° 16. Meanwhile, ESPN pushed Koonce Until n ° 28.
“If Koonce had not undergone any knee injury at the end of the season before the beginning of 2024 and rather resumed its momentum from the back half of 2023, it could have been squarely in the top 10 of our list”, wrote Pff. “Perhaps the silver lining, if there is one, injure itself so early in the year is that Koonce should be healthier in the free agency period than if he was injured during the season. A short -term agreement where Koonce can again reach the market in 2026, or sign an extension for a year in a two -year agreement to advanced defenders like Uchenna Nwosu, could make sense. »»
With a new defensive coordinator in Jeff Ulbrich, the Falcons could make good use of improved talents. Ulbrich said that the staff of defensive coaches will be a collaborationAccording to Sports Illustrated.
“We have incredible defensive staff,” said Ulbrich. “The guys who have been around major defenses. Guys who include the ball at a high level. And it would be criminal on my part not to take advantage of these guys. »»
Of course, Morris will be a loud voice in this room. Keep in mind that Morris is a head coach with a defensive spirit. This makes a difference for the team approach.
“We are going to have difficult conversations,” said Ulbrich. “And that’s another thing that is beautiful in this opportunity for me. Equity in the relationship I have with Raheem is such that we can drag. As if you were a foreigner looking in it, you would say to yourself: “Damn, they hate each other”. But we are able to have these really, really difficult conversations, but understanding that we are trying to create something special, and when we get out of this door, we take this door together. “”
