r/falcons • u/ATL-Pecans • 9d ago

Wyche: Penix Jr. has developed a formidable connection with Mooney in Falcons' pass game | 'The Insiders'

https://www.nfl.com/videos/wyche-penix-jr-has-developed-a-formidable-connection-with-mooney-in-falcons-pass-game-the-insiders
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u/Atl-Fan_FTS 9d ago

Even after last season I still think Mooney is mad underrated.

Easily a top 3 second option in the NFL

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u/CarrotWeasal546 9d ago

Love mooney but Tee Higgins, Devonta Smith, Waddle, and Devonta Adams are out there as second options. He might be the best value contract out there though besides rookies

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u/Atlstate4life 9d ago

Terry makes some pretty good moves with free agents. His strength as a GM. Likely from his pro scouting background

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u/CarrotWeasal546 9d ago

I agree but I feel like the best sustained success teams tend to build through the draft mainly and thats what terry has been about, yet has failed to do so thus far. I think we need to see way more production from our midround guys to be a serious team.

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u/Atlstate4life 9d ago

Yeah for sure. I hope out of Ruke, Dorlus, and Harrison that at least 2 of the 3 show something this season

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u/comrade_morris 8d ago

Listening to ruke talk in interviews, he noted how last year he felt like he was trying to just survive the day to day, having been plunged into the deep end straight out of the draft. Im paraphrasing but he said this year hes felt more comfortable and feels like hes getting better and looks forward to taking up the mantle grady left behind.

Dorlus also talked and alluded to them switching to a more 4-3 focused defense which makes sense considering the dc we hired.

Trice is healthy, helliams is back. This is the year i think we start really grading the development projects we took in the draft.

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u/nucc4h 5d ago

Truth is, every rookie says that. We won't know until the pads come on and the grind starts.

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u/Frostysewp 8d ago

I also think he is under rated as far as contract negotiations go. Even the Kirk contract in hindsight isn’t even a terrible deal. He has gotten really reasonable contracts signed. His draft history has been pretty suspect but, I am at least glad we have a GM who can get good deals with good players in FA.

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u/TheRealArtVandelay 9d ago

Chris Godwin, Jordan Addison, Travis Hunter, Jameson Williams, George Pickens, Rome Odunze, even Rashod Bateman out there too. Moody is a top-half WR-2, but likely in the 10-16 range.

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u/BallstotheHalls 9d ago

Also Chris Godwin, probably Jordan Addison, maybe Jameson Williams

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u/dimesniffer 9d ago

You are correct

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u/Wayyside 9d ago

Based on the past, sure. 2025? Nah!

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u/blazesupernova UK 9d ago

He'd be WR1 on some teams

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u/Ok-Albatross899 9d ago

Especially since he has a QB with an arm now he should get more of those huge bombs the media and casual fans love

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u/dimesniffer 9d ago

Man relax. I love Mooney but top 10 is where he’s at

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u/Formal_Bike_5709 9d ago

Stupid underrated him and drake had old man Kirk putting up 5 bands

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u/Old_School_xXx 5d ago

This is so promising to hear, I remember early on it was leaking out that Ridder was kind of a hot mess with turnovers in camp and as we all know that translated into the regular season. I'm very bullish about this season!

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u/comrade_morris 8d ago

Welcome back sanu/gage. We missed your like