It was dominated by quarterback talk, and rightfully so. It’s the most important position in the game, and the Falcons haven’t had decent play at the position in years.

Terry Fontenot filled it as well as he possibly could given the circumstances, landing Kirk Cousins in free agency. Atlanta’s GM bolstered wide receiver too, inking Darnell Mooney to a three-year deal.

At the opening bell of the tampering period, the Falcons had filled their two most pressing roster needs. However, they’re far from the only ones.

When the club acquired Kirk Cousins, it signaled to the rest of the league that the Falcons believed they were contenders. The window is officially open. To maximize that window, Atlanta has to put together the best possible roster, and that means improving the defensive side of the ball… a lot.