A new head coach, offensive coordinator staff and quarterback should see a new philosophy implemented in Atlanta.
In 2023, the Falcons ranked 26th in the NFL in points per game (18.9) and 22nd in passing yards per game (207.3). After a disappointing 7-10 season, Atlanta will be looking to bounce back in 2024.
New head coach Raheem Morris inherits a team littered with talented stars on all corners of the field. One of those stars is 22-year-old wide receiver Drake London who is looking to make a name for himself next season.
“I want to go out there and make a stand for myself,” said London per the team’s official website. “I know what I can do. I know what type of player I am.”
Drake London: I want to go out there and make a stand for myself this season. https://t.co/E2S4WWQfmf
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) May 16, 2024
London was a top prospect when he was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons as the 8th overall pick out of USC in the 2022 NFL Draft. The versatile receiver has shown glimpses of brilliance over his two seasons in the NFL, but the team has had limited success and failed to reach the playoffs in 2022 and 2023. London will be hoping to change that next season.
In his rookie season, London finished with 866 yards off 72 receptions and four touchdowns. He followed that up in 2023 with 905 yards off 69 receptions and two touchdowns.
The Falcons have built and exciting offense over the last 24 months. Four-time Pro Bowler Kirk Cousins was brought during the offseason on on a colossal four-year, $180 million deal. London, Bijan Robinson and Kyle Pitts will all return in 2024. Add to that a new offensive coordinator, and the Atlanta offense could surprise a few people next season.
