LSU WR Malik Nabers on Falcons: 'Atlanta Wouldn't Be Too Bad!'
After a frustrating showing in 2023 and the hiring of a new coaching staff led by Raheem Morris, the Atlanta Falcons' offense is due for a major overhaul this offseason.
The quarterback position has unsurprisingly been the main talking point for Atlanta, as it tends to be across the NFL. If there's a quarterback out there who's even rumored to be available, whether it be through free agency, trade or the draft, there's a very good chance the Falcons have been linked to them in some way.
However, other positions stand out as big needs as well, namely receiver. After all, the Falcons had a whopping four touchdowns by wide receivers last season, with Drake London and Scotty Miller having two apiece. Blame that on bad quarterback all you want, but the bottom line is the receiver position is a serious need for Atlanta.
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Fortunately for the Falcons, one of the draft's premier receivers has shown a desire to play with them. LSU's Malik Nabers, widely-considered the No. 2 receiver in the draft behind Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr., was asked if he would prefer to play for the Falcons or the Tennessee Titans, and swiftly answered with the former.
“Oof,” Nabers said. “Uh, that’s pretty good. I ain’t gonna lie, Atlanta wouldn’t be too bad.”
Nabers didn't mean to slight the Titans, as he also said that his meeting with them "went pretty good." Even if they took it as a slight, the Titans pick one spot ahead of the Falcons and also need receiver help, so they take him away from Atlanta if they wish to.
Still, Nabers having a preference for the Falcons is great news for them. The Tigers star was one of the best receivers in the country last season, catching 89 passes for 1,569 yards and 14 touchdowns. He also did this playing across from Brian Thomas Jr., another projected first-round pick who had over 1,000 yards himself.
Assuming the Falcons already have their quarterback situation figured out and Nabers is still on the board, the LSU wideout will be a very-compelling option at No. 8 overall.
