Richie Grant

The Falcons could go big on a cornerback or add better depth and stick with starters they've got.

We break down all that and more in the last mailbag of the year (but not of the season)

Atlanta must do better in winnable games down stretch if they're to win their division

What was the difference in the Falcons Week 9 loss? Defensive and offensive captains say it had to do with what they weren't able to do in critical down situations.

With A.J. Terrell and Jaylinn Hawkins out against the Carolina Panthers, Atlanta will again look to its depth to play significant roles on Sunday.

The Falcons are looking for redemption after loss to Cincinnati Bengals. Can they find it against a Panthers team that just beat the Bucs?

Tori's Takeaways: With busted up secondary, the Falcons were bound to struggle against one of the league's best receiving trios.

We also discuss Drew Dalman, Elijah Wilkinson and the resurgent Falcons offensive line in this Wednesday mailbag

Scott makes his picks for who makes the 53-man roster. Tori gives her rebuttal.

The age-old cliche across the league is that the jump players make from Year 1 to Year 2 is the most significant. How are we seeing that happen for the 2021 class?

We also address undrafted standouts and adding help to defensive line

Tori answers questions about her favorite topic: Dean Pees' defense.

Your questions answered by Tori, not Scott (yay)!

Young safeties could be Falcons' present, future at the position

Scott and Tori discuss the position they're watching closely during OTAs.

The Falcons nickel talks recovery, rehab and why he signed a one-year, prove-it deal to return to Atlanta in 2022.

Falcons head coach believes 2020 second-round NFL Draft pick is ready to take next step

Veteran leader started 12 games during 2021 campaign

We also discuss Josh Rosen and Feleipe Franks, edge rusher vs. offensive line in first round and more in Wednesday's mailbag

A.J. Terrell was the star of the secondary this season. The Falcons could add another potential star to their unit in the first-round of the NFL draft.

After being drafted in the second round of the 2021 Draft, Grant shifted to nickel midway through the season

Fontenot expects the rookie class to continue to develop in year two.

Tori's Takeaways: The Saints capitalized on the Falcons inefficiency in spots. What are those spots and how can offseason moves help?

Analyzing the Falcons roster moves ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Buffalo Bills

Kyle Pitts is on his way to (potentially) another record-breaking day in Buffalo

Richie Grant speaks to the media about as long as they are in the hunt they have a chance.

Richie Grant speaks to the media about responding from this game.

Richie Grant is Mic'd up against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The PFF highest graded Falcons players through the first five weeks of regular season.

Richie Grant speaks to the media about believing in each other to get the win.

Falcons starting safety Richie Grant joins Scott Bair and Tori McElhaney in studio for the third episode of the Falcons in Focus podcast. Grant shares stories from his childhood and how his uncle Terry Grant shaped him into the man he is today. Plus: Grant reveals his go-to karaoke song, because (yes!) he loves karaoke.

A.J. Terrell, Kyle Pitts and Richie Grant discuss their win over Seattle and their impacts to the game.

Richie Grant speaks to the media following the Falcons loss to the Saints.

Scott, Tori and Ashton take a close look at the 2021 NFL Draft class heading into Year 2, with realistic expectations for each player and roles each selection will fill in the 2022 campaign. We break down each player in Terry Fontenot's draft class, from first-round pick Kyle Pitts through seventh-rounder Frank Darby. The Falcons will be counting on most members of this draft class, hoping they can make a big jump in their second seasons.

Timecodes:

(00:00:20): Intro, 2021 NFL Draft class evaluation

(00:03:15): Discussing Kyle Pitts, Richie Grant and Jalen Mayfield

(00:13:50): Breaking down Drew Dalman, Darren Hall and TaQuon Graham

(00:24:26): What to expect from Ade Ogundeji, Avery Williams and Frank Darby

Watch the top highlights from practice as Atlanta Falcons players begin their third week of AT&T Training Camp.

Richie Grant speaks to the media following Falcons OTAs open practice.

Richie Grant speaks to the media about his first year in the NFL and how he looks forward to the future.

Dean Pees speaks to the media about the team being acclimated to the system now, how games with adverse weather don't really benefit the offense or defense, and how adverse weather can impact the way he calls a game.

Head coach Arthur Smith addresses the media following the Falcons 20-16 win over the Detroit Lions.

Outside linebacker Brandon Copeland was mic'd up for this past weekend's game in San Fransisco.

Dean Pees speaks to the media about replacing Erik Harris and this weekend's game against the 49ers.

We mic'd up cornerback A.J. Terrell during the Falcons victory over the New Orleans Saints.

Dean Pees speaks to the media about how players are stepping up as guys have been out with injuries.

Defensive coordinator Dean Pees speaks with the media about last weeks game in Tampa Bay, and this week's matchup with the Giants.

Richie Grant speaks on the team's second preseason game against the Miami Dolphins, what he took away from the game, and joint practices with the Dolphins.

Atlanta Falcons safety Richie Grant disrupts fourth-down pass to force turnover on downs.

Falcons inside linebacker Deion Jones speaks to the media after day six of AT&T Training Camp.

Richie Grant was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Grant hopes to be a leader in the Atlanta Falcons' secondary and considers himself the ultimate teammate, encouraging and motivating those around him.

Richie Grant speaks to the media following the first day of rookie minicamp.

The rookies have arrived at the Falcons Training Facility for 2021 rookie minicamp.