Analysis: For the last month, Dallas Turner has been mocked to the Falcons time and time again. And I get it, I really do. However, pressure doesn’t only come off the edge, and to believe so discredits some of the league’s best and most productive defensive tackles. Aaron Donald and Grady Jarrett would like a word if you think otherwise.

The Falcons are more than fine along the defensive interior. Jarrett returns to full strength in 2024 and David Onyemata is back for another year, too. In order for the Falcons to get the best out of these two guys, though? They cannot — and should not — play every single defensive snap. Keeping them fresh should be a priority. The easiest way to do that? Insert a first-round pick into the mix. Better yet, insert the class’ best defensive tackle into the mix. A formidable trio that would be; Jarrett, Onyemata and Murphy. I can see it now.

And with the trade secured with the Broncos, the Falcons are in the right place to get Murphy, an impact player in a different way than what some may expect. Oh yeah, and they have a future first which shouldn’t be overlooked.