The Falcons made a big splash with the signing of center Alex Mack before signing a few others and bringing in others for visits. One player who signed is Mohamed Sanu. That signing drew criticism that the Falcons paid Sanu more than they had to.
“They need a big talent infusion, and the most cost-effective way to do that is through the long-term process of drafting and retaining good players. Being increasingly lousy at that is the principle reason why the Falcons’ 36-12 record from 2010-12 deteriorated to 18-30 over the past three seasons.”
• What impact Cunningham thinks those players will have on the roster.
• Why drafted players are important in the NFL.
• How the NFL’s successful franchises build rosters.
In other Falcons news:
Sean Weatherspoon back where he started.
Falcons, O’Brien Schofield at contract impasse.
Vic Beasley declares shoulder healed.
Mohamed Sanu said he’s “not trying to fill anybody’s shoes.”