Atlanta Falcons News: What’s next at tight end for the Falcons?

Nov 14, 2015; Champaign, IL, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Nick Vannett (81) makes a catch against Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back Taylor Barton (3) during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium. Ohio State defats Illinois 28-3. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

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Good morning, Falcons fans. We can cross another Sunday off the list without football, which means we're one step closer to the return of the season. We now know the schedule which was released this week, and we are within two weeks of the 2016 NFL Draft. Two Sundays from now, we'll be discussing the Falcons' rookie class and moving forward in the season.

This fine Sunday morning, enjoy your morning coffee with these Atlanta Falcons articles from around the internet. There is some focus on the tight end position today, and how Dan Quinn might look to address it moving forward.

Do the Falcons need a tight end in this draft? — Dave Choate of The Falcoholic

The Falcons need a tight end who can stretch the middle of the field, of that much most of us will agree. The main question now is when that tight end will be drafted. Will Atlanta be willing to use one of their five selections at the position this year, or can they afford to hold off this year?

2016 Draft Needs: Falcons Could Target Special Teams Help At Wide Receiver — Aaron Freeman of FalcFans.com

Devin Hester's future is up in the air at this point, which could make the Falcons turn to a wide receiver who can help on special teams. Maybe the kickoff rule changes will make them think hard about this, but having a player capable of returning punts is important and potentially game-changing.

2016 Draft Needs: Will Falcons Finally Address Hole At Tight End? — Aaron Freeman of FalcFans.com

Aaron Freeman gives his thoughts about the need at tight end, also. Here's the issue: Atlanta lacks a big-time target in the middle of the field. Getting one will help the offense on so many levels. He doesn't need to be Tony Gonzalez, but just someone capable of giving Matt Ryan a reliable target who can create some mismatches.

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