"Earlier this week, Jeff Ulbrich said that he believes Bertrand is a starter in this league, but the tape hasn't said that at any point in the linebacker's NFL career. The toadstool look-a-like plays with his feet stuck in cement; he's undersized and washed out of most run plays. He takes longer than any other player on the field to process what's in front of him, which leads to big plays for the offense."
"Many were sure the veteran would prove that Michael Penix Jr. was holding back the passing game, but if anything, we've learned the opposite. Penix, while not very mobile, offers more sack avoidance than Cousins and can make do with the limited route options outside the numbers. Cousins didn't look better than the version of him we saw last year after the shoulder injury."
"Harrison is one of the best pressure generators on the team, and it's no surprise that Tua Tagovailoa has one of his best games of the season with him missing. Divine Deablo's loss might be the most impactful of them all. This is when your depth is tested; everyone deals with injuries. The defense has to lean on its other investments, but it's been unable to do so."
The Atlanta Falcons have lost two straight games and sit 3-4 after a poor home performance. Linebacker Bertrand has struggled in run defense and processing, creating big plays for opponents. Kirk Cousins appeared old and immobile, offering less sack avoidance than Michael Penix Jr. and diminishing trade value. Injuries to Billy Bowman, Jalon Walker, Zach Harrison and Divine Deablo have weakened run defense and pass pressure, revealing limited defensive depth. The team has failed to compensate through backups or scheme adjustments, and the offense has shown consistency in struggles regardless of the quarterback choice.
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