Takk McKinley plays up to his potential
Labeling himself as “A DE who got a sack” in his Twitter bio shows the kind of frustration Takk McKinley is feeling after a season in which he got good pressure, but only recorded 3.5 sacks. He’s still an extremely talented EDGE that has potential to be the player Atlanta envisioned when using a first-round pick on him back in 2017.
Dante Fowler Jr. should be a more consistent presence coming off of the opposite edge than Vic Beasley. Combine that with Grady Jarrett’s Pro Bowl presence in the middle, and it may be enough to help McKinley finally break out. Plus, this is likely his last shot to show the franchise he can be a long-term part of this defense going forward. The more successful McKinley is, the more successful the Falcons will be in 2020.