The 4 Falcons under the most pressure in 2020

Every year, NFL players face tremendous pressure. Young players are expected to improve. Veterans are expected to defy age.

DE Takk McKinley

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McKinley is another former first-round pick that’s become a tough player to evaluate at this point in his career. Was he great in 2019? No, but he should have a better supporting cast next season and he’s always had a high pressure rate off the edge. Perhaps with a slightly tweaked defense under defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, McKinley can finally have the breakout season the team has been waiting for.

Plus, money is always a good motivator. If McKinley produces, he stands to make millions with either the Falcons or another team. Atlanta has let two defensive ends walk in free agency, so the opportunity for Takk will be there. Whether or not the edge rusher produces will be one of the team’s most interesting storylines in 2020.

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