Several new players make up the Falcons’ interior tackle rotation this season. After struggling to stop the run last season, the team is optimistic that a personnel overhaul will help address a major flaw. They have gotten younger by trading for Gervon Dexter Sr. and Maason Smith. These look like well-calculated moves by Ian Cunningham to bolster a group that needs to carry the load early in the season.
They will join Brandon Dorlus, who finished second on the team in sacks with 8.5. Dorlus may occasionally shift to the edge, but the coaching staff knows how prolific he can be as an interior pass rusher. That is why fans firmly believe he will play the most snaps out of all the defensive tackles. The question is who plays more between Dexter Sr. and Smith. The answer proved to be more definitive than expected.
Despite falling out of favor in Chicago, Dexter Sr. is expected to take on a major role after recently joining the Falcons. His intriguing pass-rushing skills feature a quick first step and impressive bend to beat opposing guards. Combining his attributes with Dorlus could provide Jeff Ulbrich’s defense with the punch inside that compensates for the lack of viable edge-rushing options.
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