He has unusual flexibility for an offensive lineman as well. Gurley will be a very important figure for the Falcons in 2020. He'll still have a chance to return for the second half of the season, but Jamon Brown and Wes Schweitzer are now the candidates to replace him at right guard. The former first-rounder has earned a 90.4 rushing grade on zone runs over the last three years, eighth-best among 145 qualifying running backs over that period. His run block success rate of 91.8 percent, ranks number 21 among interior linemen in this draft class. Ryan is still among the very best quarterbacks in the league when he's got time to set his feet and step into a throw. 14 overall pick in April's draft signed an injury agreement to participate in Falcons rookie minicamp Friday and Saturday, but now his tenure with the franchise truly gets underway. He played college football at Boston College. Chris moved back to right guard as a senior and continued to improve. His experience in the schemes Atlanta runs will allow him to make an instant impact.Lindstrom was a leader for Boston College off the field. "The Falcons actually have two players who are on the Hall of Fame 'bubble,'" DeArdo writes. Despite all that accomplished, however, DeArdo does not yet list Jones as a "lock" for the Hall of Fame, but he says he's close.We are counting down the top 10 Falcons players our writers believe are most likely to have a breakout season in 2020. ... PFF's highest-graded rookie first-rounder through eight weeks is the league's sixth-leading rusher and one of the most elusive backs in … His quickness can place him in position to make blocks on both the first and second levels and he has an impressive ability to cover lateral space and protect his gaps as a pass blocker. A terrific pass blocking efficiency rating of 99.5, was number two among draft eligible guards and centers. If the Falcons can become a more balanced offense and have an explosive run game to match their ability to air it out, defenses will have a difficult time slowing them down.Today's Early Bird Report includes Pro Football Focus's best- and worst-case scenarios for the Falcons during the 2020 seasonToday's Early Bird Report includes a list of each NFL team's most likely Hall of Famer and whether or not that player is a lock for CantonAt his peak, Gurley has proven to not be only one of the best running backs in the league but one of the best offensive weapons, period. Atlanta Falcons is a registered trademark of the Atlanta Falcons LLC.The Falcons have reportedly agreed to terms with free-agent cornerback Darqueze Dennard to fill their void for a veteran CB, reports NFL (…)Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is the last guy that will care about being the third-ranked receiver on NFL Network’s countdown of the top (…)Things are still far from normal in the NFL as training camps set to open for the 2020 season.The ever-changing world of the NFL amid opt-outs and the pandemic continues.Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones produces elite numbers from year to year, but it’s his consistency for nearly a decade that makes him far (…)Three Atlanta Falcons made the cut, while quarterback Matt Ryan was snubbed in favor of several other QBs, including Ryan Tannehill and (…)They needed to set this spot for a decade and they may have done that.Nobody disputes the greatness of Falcons running back Todd Gurley when healthy, but the 25-year-old didn’t appear to be at 100 percent last (…)The Falcons surprised us all with the selection of Chris Lindstrom at No. Lindstrom also does not always use his length to his advantage.Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on All Atlanta Sports and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more.Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved.Lindstrom is one of the most athletic interior lineman in the 2019 draft with a rare ability to match movement quickness with anyone across from him.
As long as the rookie first-round pick remains sidelined, expect one of Jamon Brown or Wes Schweitzer to slot into the starting lineup at right guard.Lindstrom was diagnosed with a broken foot during Sunday's loss to the Vikings, and was already expected to miss at least eight weeks. Chris can sometimes lose leverage at the point of attack, by getting his pad level too high. He comes from a football family with his father, uncle and younger brother all playing at Boston College.
He loves to lay people out and can stonewall offensive linemen.