Arthur Blank expressed confidence in general manager Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris, endorsing their efforts to improve the team's defense. He praised the selection of Jalon Walker and the aggressive trade for James Pearce Jr. to enhance the Falcons' pass rush. Blank highlighted the coaching adjustments made, particularly the replacement of former defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake. He believes the team is in a better position now than in previous years and looks forward to the upcoming season and the direction they have taken.
Blank acknowledged the efforts to improve the team, especially on the defensive side, citing the selections of Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. in the draft.
He mentioned that the leadership team has acknowledged issues and made necessary adjustments, saying, 'If the emperor has no clothes, you've got to say the emperor has no clothes.'
Blank emphasized confidence in the coaching staff's decisions and the overall direction of the team, stating, 'We're in a better place now, teamwise, coachingwise.'
The Falcons' recent attempts to bolster their pass rush included acquiring players like Leonard Floyd and aggressive draft maneuvers to address their biggest weaknesses.
Collection
[
|
...
]