Head Coach: Arthur Smith*
2020 Record: 4-12
First Round Draft Pick: Kyle Pitts, TE (4)
*new head coach
We love the drafting of Kyle Pitts at #4 overall, and we still believe in QB Matt Ryan, but there is still a lot of work ahead of first-year head coach Arthur Smith, especially with the Tom Brady-led reigning Super Bowl champs in Atlanta's division. And now that Julio has left town, Ryan will be dependent on less proven, less experienced receivers to keep his hopes of a Super Bowl alive. The Falcons were middling on offense last year (18th in the league), but dreadful on defense (29th), meaning they've got problems to solve on both sides of the ball. Meanwhile, first-time head coach Arthur Smith must build a team tough enough to overcome the Bucs, who have all their players returning for another run.
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ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?: YOUR POCKETGUIDE TO THE 2021 NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE SEASON
Get ready to enjoy the 2021 NFL season! This handy pocket guide provides a convenient week-by-week schedule for the entire 2021 NFL season, as well as team schedules for all 32 teams. You'll be able to keep track of the results and scores of every game and each team's wins and losses as the season unfolds. Plus, you'll find write-ups on each team, including their head coach, last season's record, and their most recent first round draft picks. There's also an entire section devoted to the play-offs, with room to fill out your bracket and track results from Wild Card weekend to Super Bowl 56. Make your predictions, place your bets, and enjoy every first down, every touchdown, every minute of football 2021.