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The Atlanta Falcons require assistance at quarterback. With 2,811 passing yards this season, the Falcons are ranked 10th lowest in that metric. The Falcons are also ranked 10th in terms of average passing yards per game (200.8). With just 13 passing touchdowns, the Falcons are in seventh place among teams in terms of passing touchdowns.

Twelve of the 13 Atlanta Falcons games this season have seen quarterback Desmond Ridder start for the Birds. This season, his passing stats are not at their best. The quarterback for the Falcons has passed for 2,528 yards and 10 touchdowns on 63 percent of his passes. In addition, he has thrown 10 interceptions, placing him far down the list of the league’s starting quarterbacks.

Taylor Heinicke, the backup quarterback, is 55% complete on passes for 498 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Due to performance concerns, Falcons Head Coach Arthur Smith declared on Wednesday that Heinicke will start ahead of Ridder for the second time this season.

After considering everything, it’s clear that the quarterback position needs to be drastically improved for the Atlanta Falcons. The issue, though, is that, as of week 16, the Atlanta Falcons are ranked 11th overall in the NFL Draft—a position that is unlikely to provide a quarterback of the next generation. Let’s examine three prospective Draft opportunities/situations the Falcons might take advantage of to enhance their quarterback room for the 2024 season, as there’s a chance they might unearth a game-changer.

The quarterback from Louisiana State University, Jayden Daniels, is chosen by the Atlanta Falcons with the eleventh overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Daniels would be ideal for the organization of the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons would win the draft and the fan base by choosing the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner. This year, the dual-threat quarterback leads the country in both QBR (95.7) and touchdown to interception ratio (40:4). Daniels has run for 1,134 yards and 10 touchdowns in addition to throwing for 3,812 yards.

Daniels also fits the ideal profile of a franchise quarterback at 6-foot, 4-inches and 210 pounds. Daniels would also benefit from the fact that he would very certainly be a pro-caliber quarterback the moment he reported to Falcons minicamp.

The consensus is that Drake Male and Caleb Williams will be the Bears and Patriots’ first two picks in the draft, which takes place before the Falcons. There are no other teams in severe need of a quarterback among the next seven most likely pick spots. Daniels might so end up playing for the Atlanta Falcons.

Nix has the same physical skill as Daniels, but he’s not as prepared for the pros. Nix is also an offensive lineman from Oregon, where he has thrown for 4,145 yards, 40 touchdowns, and just three interceptions. Nix is another dynamic player; he has run for 226 yards and six touchdowns while primarily extending plays rather than catching passes in the downfield.

In the event that Jayden Daniels is unavailable, Nix would be a good choice. Perhaps the Cardinals take Jayden Daniels before the Falcons have an opportunity to select him, with the intention of trading for Kyler Murray in the near future. I could totally see the Atlanta Falcons coming in and selecting Nix with the tenth or eleventh pick in this situation.