The Atlanta Falcons made a pair of splash additions last week in outside linebacker Matthew Judon and safety Justin Simmons.
spent a majority of their financial and draft capital on improving an offense that ranked No. 26 league-wide in scoring last year.
And Falcons head coach Raheem Morris thinks it's a sign of how highly the organization is viewed by those on the outside -- thanks in part to the spring free agency signing of quarterback Kirk Cousins and the lofty expectations that followed. Through Cousins's multiplicity, the Falcons have become a trendy pick to win the NFC South and snap a six-year playoff drought. Owner Arthur Blank said he has more optimism surrounding this team than he's had in several years, and Fontenot believes the addition of Cousins plays a large part in that.
Morris gave the credit to Fontenot, who is "constantly churning" the roster from the top to bottom, and an elite level of communication throughout the building. "Anything that needs to be talked about will be addressed openly, honestly with clear communication so we don't have any mistakes or anything that happens in a wrong way," Morris said. "I've got so much confidence with this organization, how we handle our business and how we do everything we do the right way.Atlanta completed the first part of the mission: Adding Judon and Simmons.
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