The Atlanta Falcons are hoping balance and diversity bring more from the running game in 2024.
were third in the NFL with 522 rushing attempts. With an outstanding offensive line and a two-headed monster at the running back position between star rookie Bijan Robinson and second-year back Tyler Allgeier, the team was poised to have one of the most explosive rushing attacks in the league.last year’s Falcons ran outside zone on 49 percent of their run plays.
“If you can do a lot of things really, really well, then the sky is the limit,” he said. “You can do one thing really well, but if they scheme up what you’re doing. … If we can do other things really, really well, they don’t really know what to expect. That’s how I think the run game will get to where we want it, and be No. 1 in rushing.
“The way that it’s taught to us, it’s so easy to pick up on. I don’t think we’ve taken a step back on the mental side. There’s always differences and nuance differences, but the identity aspect hasn’t changed. Speed off the ball, toughness, finish. That’s never going to change.”Above all, with a rebuilt WR room and a savvy veteran quarterback under center, the offense should be more balanced and efficient overall.
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