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2017 Season Outlook: Atlanta Falcons

Written by Sam DeCoste I don't think anybody saw a run to the Super Bowl coming for the 2016 Atlanta Falcons. But their season outlook for 2017 is especially hard to predict considering the magnitude of their loss in Super Bowl LI to New England. It seemed that Atlanta was destined to win their first Super Bowl, and send shockwaves all over the NFL, as they looked superior over the Patriots for three quarters. But Tom Brady led the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history at their expense, and now it is time for Atlanta to respond to adversity. How will they do it? On paper, Atlanta has the best offense in the league. With backs like Devontae Freeman and Tevin Coleman in the backfield, with wideouts Julio Jones, Mohamed Sanu, and Taylor Gabriel on the perimeter, and with the offensive line led by Alex Mack, reigning league MVP, Matt Ryan, has plenty of weapons in his arsenal to have another great season. But it's not that easy. It was Kyle Shanahan's offense. Sh