Cordarrelle Patterson

Texas' Bijan Robinson and Alabama's Jahmyr Gibbs could be options in the first round.

We also discuss the state of the NFC South, and whether Derek Carr could shift its dynamics, in this Friday mailbag

Tyler Allgeier broke rookie franchise records. Cordarrelle Patterson set to return for third season in Atlanta. Running back position already anchored as 2023 offseason begins.

While the Falcons have had an up-and-down season in 2022, they have shown promise throughout the year. This season marks the first time in franchise history that the Falcons have had rookies as their leading rusher and leading receiver.

Your questions get answers in this Monday mailbag, the first after a 20-19 victory over the Arizona Cardinals

We know exactly what the Falcons need to prioritize this offseason. Another

Allgeier moved into the Falcons franchise record books becoming the fourth player to eclipse over 1,000 scrimmage yards

Chuma Edoga was limited all week dealing with a knee injury

There's a lot to like about what the Falcons have done this season in their run game. How did the Falcons get to this point? Players and coaches say it's a bit more mundane than you may assume.

We look positions to address this next offseason in our Monday mailbag

The running back will likely have surgery soon, per reports.

Chuma Edoga didn't practice all week while dealing with a knee injury

Veteran running back given veteran rest during Thursday Falcons practice

Damien Williams has been on injured reserve since September.

The Falcons have one game that stands between them and their bye week. To say Atlanta needs a win is putting it lightly.

The Falcons are turning back the clock to the 90s for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Elijah Wilkinson returns to practice from injured reserve right in the nick of time.

Falcons head coach detailed the play call and thoughts behind it in his Monday press conference

Players and coaches said the look was there. It was what they wanted. The outcome wasn't.

Falcons comeback attempt unsuccessful after interception in the end zone

We also discuss Casey Hayward and John FitzPatrick in this Friday mailbag

DL Jalen Dalton is considered doubtful to play key NFC contest

Chris Lindstrom, Drew Dalman and Kaleb McGary looking to build off dominant showing against Chicago

The Falcons travel on the road to face the Washington Commanders

Jalen Dalton is downgraded from limited to not participating on Thursday.

Watch the best plays by Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson from the 2022 NFL season.

Watch the 10 best highlight plays made by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2022 NFL season.

Scott, Ashton and Tori break down a New Year's Day victory over the Arizona Cardinals, which ended with a game-winning field goal by Younghoe Koo. We dissect Desmond Ridder's role in the victory, how Tyler Allgeier's emergence is helping Cordarrelle Patterson and why the team's young foundation is expanding with a stellar rookie class

Timestamps:

(00:00:15): Intro, difference between victory and four-game losing streak

(00:06:02): A deep dive into Desmond Ridder's game-winning drive

(00:09:30): Desmond Ridder's overall development

(00:13:33): Desmond Ridder vs. other available quarterbacks

(00:17:00): Tyler Allgeier and Cordarrelle Patterson working in tandem, how CP is used

(00:23:44): Evaluating Falcons expanding young foundation

The Atlanta Falcons, fueled by Cordarrelle Patterson's historic NFL record kickoff return touchdown, defeat Chicago Bears at home in Week 11.

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson wakes up with "GMFB" and breaks down his NFL record ninth career kick return TD.

"GMFB" award their Week 11 game ball.

Cordarrelle Patterson speaks to the media about his record breaking score.

NFL Network's Kyle Brandt crowns Week 9 angry runs winner.

Cordarrelle Patterson speaks to the media about being glad to be back with the team.

NFL Network's Kyle Brandt shares the top angry run that took the crown during Week 3 of the 2022 NFL season.

D.J. Shockley breaks down the game film and shows how Cordarrelle Patterson has been able to shine in the Atlanta Falcons offense under Arthur Smith.

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson is mic'd up as he set his career best rushing total against the New Orleans Saints in Week 1.

PFF grades are in, which Falcons players made the top of the list?

Scott, Tori and Ashton break down where things got away from Falcons in the fourth quarter, after assuming control in the first three quarters. They identify things to build on, and what must happen this week so one loss doesn't impact another game.

Timecodes:

(00:00:20): Intro, recap of Falcons loss to Saints

(00:01:30): What went wrong for Falcons in fourth quarter

(00:05:00): Finding positives in run game, pass rush during the Falcons season opener

(00:08:46): What Falcons must do to turn the page quickly

(00:10:40): Evaluating Drake London's NFL debut

Cordarrelle Patterson speaks to the media following the Falcons loss to the Saints.

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson has been voted as the No. 73 player for his first appearance in the "Top 100 Players of 2022" NFL rankings.

Cordarrelle Patterson speaks to the media about being prepared to go play at AT&T Training camp.

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson shares expectations for 2022 Falcons.

Cordarrelle Patterson is mic'd up on the first day of pads at Atlanta Falcons AT&T Training Camp.

Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson speaks to the media after arriving at AT&T Training Camp.

Scott and Tori discuss what they learned during the Falcons offseason program, which concluded with a mandatory minicamp. That includes how Marcus Mariota and Desmond Ridder looked, Cordarrelle Patterson's individual offseason program, Kyle Pitts, A.J. Terrell and practice news and notes Falcons fans need to know.

Timecodes:

(00:00:00): Intro; Erik Harris calls Scott out

(00:03:14): Overall minicamp observations

(00:12:12): What we saw from Falcons quarterbacks

(00:19:00): Thoughts on Cordarrelle Patterson ramping up individually

(00:20:50): Thoughts on secondary, receiver groups

(00:26:05): Kyle Pitts and A.J. Terrell

Scott, Tori and Kris discuss Cordarrelle Patterson's future with the Falcons, just weeks away from him hitting the open market in unrestricted free agency. He unlocked true potential during his first season with Arthur Smith and the Falcons, saying that city of Atlanta changed his life and that he'd like to retire a Falcon. Will that happen? We break it all down on Falcons Final Whistle in our latest question of the week.

Timecodes:

(00:00:00): Intro, initial thoughts on Cordarrelle Patterson's value

(00:08:10): How should Falcons prioritize Patterson compared to other pending free agents

(00:13:15): How much should, or could the Falcons pay for a new deal?

(00:18:30): Thoughts on Patterson's social media campaign to stay in Atlanta

(00:24:10): What needs to happen for Falcons to re-sign Patterson, and will he be back?

Watch some of the top plays from the 2021 season

D.J. Shockley breaks down some of his favorite plays from the Falcons this year that includes Cordarrelle Patterson's big run against the Jacksonville Jaguars and Kyle Pitts' catches against the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Relive the best moments of the Atlanta Falcons 2021 season.