"Great teams tend to be able to weather attrition and adversity. The Kansas City Chiefs can lose their #1 receiver for the equivalent of a full season owing to injury and suspension, lose their left tackle for multiple weeks, and still put together a winning effort owing to depth and strengths that compensate for those losses. The Philadelphia Eagles can absorb down weeks from any one of a half-dozen stars and still be competitive."
"Early on, they weathered significant injuries to the likes of Kaleb McGary, Storm Norton, A.J. Terrell, and Billy Bowman Jr. successfully owing to strong fill-in performances from Elijah Wilkinson and Dee Alford. The more time that goes on, the more those players are (understandably) struggling to maintain a high level of play, though Alford can at least give you that in any given week."
Great teams can weather attrition and adversity because depth and complementary strengths compensate for lost starters. The Chiefs, Eagles, Chargers, Rams, and Buccaneers have all absorbed major personnel losses and remained competitive. Some losses, especially at quarterback, can be unsurvivable. The Falcons currently lack contender status and early-season injuries to Kaleb McGary, Storm Norton, A.J. Terrell, and Billy Bowman Jr. were initially offset by Elijah Wilkinson and Dee Alford. Over time those replacements have struggled to sustain high-level play. Recent injuries at wide receiver and inside linebacker have exposed Atlanta's insufficient depth and limited adaptability, derailing a once-promising season.
Read at www.thefalcoholic.com
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