Atlanta Falcons’ Xs and Os: The Tony Gonzalez Effect and a Younger D

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Published: June 3, 2009

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... and defense. Here are some things to look for from the playbook in 2009:

 

Offense

It can't be overstated just how big an effect Tony Gonzalez can have on this Falcons offense. He looks to be the only major personnel change for Atlanta's O but tight ends like Gonzalez, with the ability to catch and block, provide so much flexibility to a coordinator and they provide a big headache for opposing defenses in so many ways.

At the minimum, he provides a physically big target with soft hands for young QB Matt Ryan.

Watch for Falcons OC Mike Mularkey to keep Gonzalez planted firmly beside the Falcons O-Line and not in the slot. Harry Douglas provides enough of a threat from there. Gonzalez will make a huge difference in the red zone and on play action, so look for the Falcons to call more passes near the end-zone and on 3rd-and-short.

Atlanta's dynamic running game lead by Micheal Turner will benefit as defenses won't be...

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