"Roberts primarily functioned as a 1T (nose tackle), which was one of the few holes the team had on its defensive line last year. Roberts filled that hole nicely. He's a large human, checking in at 6'5" and 300lbs. He showed the ability to be a penetrating nose tackle in this scheme, consistently blowing up doubles and getting into the backfield."
"Nose tackles are undervalued in this league, and you don't need to spend a lot of money to get one, which is how Roberts ended up in Atlanta in the first place. It's another common sense, well calculated decision by the Falcons new GM, Ian Cunningham. Cunningham is betting they can sign Roberts for less than the tender ($3.5M) or find another nose tackle of his caliber below that range."
Sam Roberts, acquired by the Atlanta Falcons before the season from the Carolina Panthers, initially saw limited action while adjusting to the team's playbook. Once activated against the Buffalo Bills, Roberts demonstrated value as a penetrating nose tackle at 6'5" and 300 pounds, effectively filling a defensive line gap by consistently defeating double teams and penetrating the backfield. Rather than tendering Roberts as a restricted free agent, the Falcons chose to release him as unrestricted. This decision reflects GM Ian Cunningham's strategic approach, recognizing that nose tackles are undervalued in the NFL market. Cunningham is betting the team can either re-sign Roberts or acquire comparable talent at a lower cost than the $3.5 million tender price.
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