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In this video, we dive deep into the strategic brilliance of Atlanta Falcons General Manager Terry Fontenot, who has meticulously crafted one of the most dynamic offenses in the NFL. Through savvy draft picks and key free-agency acquisitions, Fontenot has transformed the Falcons into an offensive powerhouse. But he didn't stop there; he added the final ingredient that could take the team to the next level: SPEED!

[@ATLfalcons808]

Kirk about take our team to the level we should be at …… and hell yeah we can beat any team in the nfl with this roster.. rise up ATL!!!

[@CheckDowner]

That's what I'm talking about! Rise Up! Thanks for checking in!

[@TCube1987]

This team has the chance to be like the 2016-2017 team.

[@CheckDowner]

... if not better! Ok, my super optimism is leaking out, but seriously, I'm eager to see us compete now that we have much better QB play.

[@jesserudow6016]

So happy to have Raheem Morris bk. I was sad when he left. I really think we have all the pieces now to make the run. Rise up fam we good this year!!!!

[@CheckDowner]

Thanks for watching! I'm happy that he's back, too! Rise Up!

[@C_Santiago7]

We should've hired him instead of Smith. Then again Raheem gained experience under McVay and Smith helped build our team (even though he had absolutely horrible offensive play calls and game management last year).

[@rcroft2821]

So happy to have Raheem I believe he was an EXCELLANT hire just what this team needed

[@zyix7317]

Rise up, we winning the south and going all the way this year I can feel it, Ebikete breakout season too

[@CheckDowner]

Rise Up! I think that our pass rush is going to surprise a lot of fans.

[@rhardee8]

My jury is out on the Defense. We had trouble containing running Qb's last year hence we gave up several late 4th qtr game winning drives. I saw it in preseason last yr and mentioned it on several FB msg boards. Fans wanted to blame it on Ridder&Smith but they didn't play defense. Your defense has got to be able to clamp down when the game's on the line. Good team's have done it for years and it is the main thing I will be watching when the season starts.

[@CheckDowner]

Good point. I'm hopeful that the rookies, along with impact defensive players that are still on the roster will serve us well under the direction of Coach Raheem Morris.

[@samueldavis1524]

Great point. The defense has to get off the field on third downs. Plus be able to close out games in the fourth quarter. I think Omeyata getting injured late last year and Grady Jarrett's absence hurt the defense tremendously.

[@kristilewis3411]

I heard Coach Morris talk about Terry and listened to an interview Terry did ...he talked about how he uses inclusive procedures and get input from coaches, players, scouts, fans, etc...there were so many steps in how he strategize for a continuous search for players. One of the profound things that he said, [paraphrased] "we don't stop with the draft. We continue to look for players who will be the best fit 365, 7 days a week...even after the season starts." We all know that to be true with the changes and additions the Falcons made throughout the last season. I'm excited. I like that many people (media and doubters) do not know what the Falcons' moves are....predictability and the 7-wins curse ends this year! Thanks for the great insight!

[@CheckDowner]

Thanks for stopping by! I can see how the process is inclusive of players, coaches, etc. When we step back and look at the moves over a 4-year period, it's like wow! We have first-round picks at RB, WR, TE and now QB, plus a diamond in the rough in Allgier, plus a veteran in Kirk Cousins! Agreed, the 7-win curse ends this season. Rise Up!

[@bezbenyisrael]

Once again, excellent breakdown, brother!!! RISE UP!!!

[@CheckDowner]

Thank you! Thank you! I love this work! In fact, I don't consider it work at all!

[@mattwhite1244]

Terry Fontenot won the offseason big time. Now th eboys gotta take care of business one week at a time and we will be in good shape

[@CheckDowner]

Agreed! We made some serious and low-key-high-value moves! Rise Up!

[@slimpickens9103]

when the offense was on another level in 2016 we had 12 different guys catch balls from #2. Spread it around I think Cuz is going to pick apart defenses as he gets comfortable with the guys.

[@davidwillis8623]

We have about that many now, still have multiple TEs, still have other WRs not named in this video, still have other RBs, etc.

[@CheckDowner]

Yes, I think Kirk will have so many options! Thanks for watching!

[@CheckDowner]

Yes, we have even more weapons!

[@GiftedGentleman87]

GREAT CONTENT!!! CLEAN CRISP AND INFORMATIVE

[@CheckDowner]

Appreciate it! I enjoy producing the content! Rise Up!

[@positivepatrick2009]

We definitely needed some speed. Happy to see it come to fruition. Capt'n Kirk, let's go!!!!!

[@CheckDowner]

Agreed! Let's go!

[@unclesteveslounge6831]

Great breakdown, per usual!💪🏾

[@CheckDowner]

Thanks my brother! I appreciate it!

[@arkang3l80]

Don't forget Casey washing may shock some people also and Avery smith pure speed!!!

[@CheckDowner]

Good one! Casey's 40 time is 4.46. We have weapons and depth for potential playmakers! Good call!

[@arkang3l80]

@@CheckDowner yes sir!!!

[@willieparks7791]

I can't wait for the Falcons season to get started

[@arkang3l80]

I agree

[@NoW_Is_TimE]

We are the most talked about hyped team this year in the NFL and I love it I can finally be a proud fan ive been waiting for a solid QB1 and regardless of Matt on paper he wasnt it for me 28-3 ill never let it go he needed nuts

[@CheckDowner]

Rise up! We are definitely on the media circuit! Thanks for watching.

[@DFU_ATL]

Can’t wait to have you on the show tomorrow @8 you are the man when it comes to editing brother rise up

[@CheckDowner]

Rise Up! Thanks!

[@wallacesmith7852]

What’s good with you Steve and this was great stuff about our offensive players and I think they’re ready to change the narrative about our team and they’re ready to go win some games this season and possibly win the division and make the playoffs were anything can happen in the playoffs.

[@CheckDowner]

What's up Wallace! Yeah, I think that we will make the playoffs. We will be tested in the first 3 games, but we should have enough offensive power to see it through. I'm eager to see the defense perform under Raheem, too.

[@Chadillac-xq7xk]

I need this mf reading my audiobooks 😂

[@samueldavis1524]

The first three games is a test. The Falcons have to win one of those games it's a must. If they win two out of the three their cooking with grease.

[@CheckDowner]

I agree. We have a tough start. 1-2 would not be that terrible. Thanks for checking in.

[@quentin3964]

You haven't lied yet

[@princelee1209]

We gotta come out the first 6 weeks .500 or better. Those first 6 weeks is our playoff run

[@samueldavis1524]

And confidence builder. Beating Kansas City like the Lions did last year would be huge.

[@ItzAntoney]

Rise Up 💯!!

[@CheckDowner]

Rise Up! Thanks!

[@Base07]

Falcons definitely need to dominate the division this season at a minimum. I think it happens this year. Looking forward to seeing what they do🔥

[@CheckDowner]

I agree 100% Rise Up!

[@Daniel-ff9tm]

Love the content man! New subscriber! I think we’ll be a deadly team, waiting to strike at any time

[@CheckDowner]

Thanks for the sub! I agree! We are a dangerous team! Rise Up!

[@micahturner6793]

Hey your videos are clean, professional and enjoyable to watch. Best Falcons coverage I’ve seen. You have a fan starting today brother !

[@CheckDowner]

Thank you! Thank you! I really appreciate your comment! I enjoy producing segments about my favorite team. More content is coming! Don't forget to hit that Subscribe, Like, and Notification Bell! Rise Up!

[@quandaone3366]

Rise up🔥

[@CheckDowner]

Rise Up!

[@Affirmativo]

I Love the direction we're going.QB was our Biggest problem.The Defense was actually pretty good if you consider 💩 QB play.

[@CheckDowner]

I love the direction that we're headed, too. Yep, QB play has been our problem. Thanks for checking in!

[@Affirmativo]

@@CheckDowner Anytime and Rise Up..

[@LLMeSooMuch]

Loving your videos. Great positive content! Please keep 'em coming!

[@CheckDowner]

Thank you! Will do! Rise Up!

[@arkang3l80]

I love it

[@CheckDowner]

Thank you! I appreciate it bro!

[@Charles73358]

Great job I enjoyed your show maybe the best on KZbin 🙂 But how about our Offensive line 🤔

[@CheckDowner]

Thank you! I appreciate that! I'm not sure about our offensive line. Our o-line has been masked by our ability to run the ball, including the QB when Mariota was here. Now that we have a true pocket passer in Cousins, we will see how the line holds up. I'm cautiously optimistic. Rise Up!

[@tristanleonard2077]

Chris Lindstrom top 2 RG in the league and he’s not #2, Kaleb McGary a decently good RT, Drew Dalman the most underrated C in the league, Bergeron a young stud at LG, Jake Matthews an absolutely legend at LT undoubtedly a top 10 LT in the league. O-Line is gonna be just fine

[@Charles73358]

I hope so I just looked at the schedule and boy they made the Falcons schedule like they went to the playoffs last year 👍

[@tankk4k]

top 3-5 in the league

[@travislashontowns4438]

Sounds right to me

[@CheckDowner]

We have (low-key) built a dynamic offense. Thanks for watching! Rise Up!

[@japbike736]

We have an outstanding veteran roster. We will need it to overcome our weak ass coaching staff. I was hoping for maybe Bienemy or Slowik or maybe Matt Nagy . I just don't think Morris is the guy for the job. We already fired him once. 21-38 as a head coach just don't speak well for him. I know, I know , give him another chance, but I am tired of losing and watching upper management screw up year after year.. I could be wrong but I doubt it.

[@CheckDowner]

Thanks for watching. Like all Falcons fans, I am tired of losing. However, I am confident that we have the right leadership, coaching and players in place to compete and win. I'm feeling highly optimistic about the upcoming season. Rise Up!

[@Smartriide]

Great editing and fantastic takes …. People subscribe to this amazing content and channel

[@CheckDowner]

Thank you! I really appreciate your comments! Rise Up!

[@Antmandidit]

Rise up

[@CheckDowner]

Rise Up!

[@ssponjosito]

I like how hes built the offense but in alot of ways we are going back to how the team was built in the Dimitroff / Quinn / Smith era… where in many of those prime years we had consistently one of the best offenses in the league but just an okay defense. Hopefully things are different this time im just tired of seeing this team lose.

[@CheckDowner]

Thanks for watching. Like you, I'm tired of the losing, too. I think that we are on the right track. I'm excited to see how the defense performs under Morris. I also think that some of our defensive draft picks will play well with our veterans. Rise Up!

[@jam0to9]

Maybe you didn’t see Matt Ryan, Julio Jones, Mohamed Senu, Taylor Gabriel, the running backs, offensive line, etc. Don’t say this is the most talented offense in Falcons history until they prove it. DQ and Kyle Shanahan proved it. I’m a realistic Life long Falcons fan. Let’s not forget get the Barkowski, William Andrew’s error also. Had not Too Tall Jones ran down the neutral zone to stay off sides, by todays rules, the Falcons would have been in the Super Bowl bc that would have been a neutral zone infraction, game over. Atlanta defeats Dallas, Super Bowl next stop. We were the most balanced football team in the NFL that year and predicted to have won paper at least.

[@CheckDowner]

I was devastated by the 1980 loss to Dallas, and the 2016 Falcons were absolutely talented. However, I think we have something super special brewing with all of these #1 draft picks. Thanks for watching.

[@marqchaney]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@CheckDowner]

Thanks, bro!

[@connermartella1053]

Bro is sooo high

[@CheckDowner]

Nope! I don't drink. I don't smoke.

[@kevinblount267]

Top 5 offense if the defense can get off the field.

[@CheckDowner]

Agreed, and thanks for watching! Rise Up!

[@tyrellking9629]

Only thing I’m concerned about is Kirk he don’t play so well against good teams

[@CheckDowner]

Hopefully he's changed how well he performs in primtime. I'm optimistic.

[@malcolm4509]

It’s a day dream 😴

[@CheckDowner]

Rise Up!

[@mrshopjulius5840]

22-0 this season

[@mrshopjulius5840]

I agree with you

[@CheckDowner]

That would awesome! Rise Up!

[@Mikey1stop]

6-11 7-10 max

[@CheckDowner]

"We gone see!" To me, the real question is how Kirk will play this season, coming off of a major injury? In every video that I see of Cousin jogging/running, he's limping. I'm not sure he will be ready, but optimism prevails. Rise Up!

[@anthonyshumake5488]

Score 40 loose by 1,no defense

[@CheckDowner]

"We gone see!" Rise Up!

[@dancolyon221]

Yall going off of hype not facts lol. Kirk who is about 40 coming off a season ending injury and you expect what? Division title? That's all if yall any good.

[@CheckDowner]

I hear you, but we have two QBs. Thanks for watching.

[@dancolyon221]

Right cause Pennix is gonna play year 1

[@dancolyon221]

@@CheckDowner OH yeah by the every team technically have 2 QBs lol nice logic bud.

[@lukegarofalo1912]

The falcons with the roster they have on paper aint contending shit

[@CheckDowner]

We gone see! Thanks for watching.

[@bobbycauffman1325]

This is the stupidest take

[@quentin3964]

It's always a hater

[@gsp3428]

Maybe Rome Odunze would help more than a second QB.

[@davidwillis8623]

But Rome Odunze won’t be able to play QB when Cousins is gone

[@CheckDowner]

I hear you, but we have the best of both worlds. I'm confident in Drake, Pitts, Robinson, Mooney, and Moore. We also have a UFA and draft pick who look promising.

[@CheckDowner]

Unfortunately, Father Time is undefeated. I'm glad that the birds are planning.

[@gsp3428]

@@davidwillis8623 Ya, well Kirk was signed for four years, guy has more 4 thousand yard and 25 td years than anyone since 2015. When I have a good QB already, I dont need two. I either need to help one of the worst defenses in the league by trading down and getting multiple defensive starters or I need to give Kirk more weapons on offense that can break big play. I like Pennix, would have been a great pick if they hadnt signed Kirk, but now you have two really good cars but you can only drive one to work, the other you have to stick in the garage for some years, instead of buying something you actually needed this year.

[@sethadams2460]

Shaheed is faster than all y’all’s Receivers and so is olave. At perry is a matchup nightmare for number 3 corners. Ak has contact balance that hasn’t been seen before. Taysom can’t be stopped even if you know what he’s doing. Juwan Johnson has been a bigger impact on the saints than Kyle pitts has had on the Falcons. Kirk is a step above Carr right now but if klint kubiac brings over the motions and good things from the 49rs y’all are cooked. Falcons fans think they have a easy path to win the division when in reality y’all are on the same level as the saints and bucs and it’s gonna be a close division again

[@sethadams2460]

A saints have a better offense besides oline and qb. B we have a better defense. Bijan and kamara are a close call. Also we have taysom hill. Kyle pits ain’t as good as y’all think. Falcons are overrated and are just as mid as the saints