WR Russell Gage’s development
Dale Zanine-USA TODAY SportsThe Falcons shipped out wide receiver Mohamed Sanu to the New England Patriots and actually bested Bill Belichick in a trade. A second-round pick for what had essentially become Atlanta’s slot receiver was a no-brainer. With Sanu out of the picture, second-year wideout Russell Gage got more playing time. The former sixth-round pick finished the season with 49 catches, 446 yards and one touchdown.
As the Falcons enter the 2020 season without pass-catching tight end Austin Hooper, Gage could see his role expand again this year. Quarterback Matt Ryan isn’t afraid to spread the ball around. Plus, with Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley lining up on the outside, there should be plenty of balls coming in Gage’s direction.
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