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USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Which player has dominated the Bucs the most in recent history?
Which player has dominated the Bucs the most in recent history? No other team in recent history has caused more issues for the Bucs than the Falcons have, despite their recent run of NFC South dominance. Just last year, the Bucs won the division for a fourth straight time, but they needed some help from other teams in the league after getting swept by Atlanta during the regular season. One of the big reasons they had so much success against the Bucs was in part to their rushing attack and the time they gave their quarterbacks to pick apart the Bucs secondary. One of the key players of the Falcons offensive line is guard Chris Lindstrom. He is someone that PFF identified in a recent article as being the biggest achilles heel for the Bucs in recent history. They write, "Lindstrom has played terrifically against Tampa Bay throughout his career. He has recorded at least an 80.0 PFF overall grade in seven of their 10 most recent meetings. As is customary, Lindstrom has dominated the Buccaneers on the ground with a 91.4 PFF run-blocking grade. Still just 28 years old, he isn't going anywhere anytime soon, so Tampa Bay will have to figure out a way to beat him." Lindstrom is among the best guards in the NFL. It is unfortunate the Bucs have to play him twice a year, but it is a must-see TV event when they do. Lindtsrom going head-to-head with the likes of Vita Vea and Calijah Kancey is the equivalent of a heavyweight title fight on Sunday. They will play two more times this year, of course, so they have more chances to prove they can learn how to beat him.
USA Today
29-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
PFSN names Falcons' best player entering 2025 NFL season
PFSN names Falcons' best player entering 2025 NFL season Pro Bowl guard Chris Lindstrom named Falcons' best player by PFSN The Atlanta Falcons haven't qualified for the playoffs since the 2017 NFL season, but there's reason to believe the drought may be coming to an end in the near future. For the first time in years, the team invested considerable resources to upgrade the edge rusher position. Veteran Leonard Floyd and rookies Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. will look to elevate Atlanta's pass rush this season. Offensively, the team filled its last remaining hole by signing center Ryan Neuzil to a two-year contract. The rest of the offense is set up for success in 2025. Second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. should have no trouble distributing the ball to the team's playmakers, including wide receiver Drake London and running back Bijan Robinson. The Falcons also have an elite offensive line led by three-time Pro Bowl guard Chris Lindstrom and veteran left tackle Jake Matthews. While the team has plenty of talent, Pro Football Sports Network thinks one player stands above all the rest. Lindstrom was chosen as Atlanta's best player entering 2025 NFL season: Bijan Robinson and Drake London deserve recognition as honorable mentions as the Atlanta Falcons' best player. In the end, though, it's Chris Lindstrom who fits the bill the best. One of the best guards in the NFL currently, Lindstrom has been an All-Pro and a Pro Bowler each of the last three years. His five-year, $105 million extension in 2023 helped pave the way for interior offensive linemen to make tremendous paydays in future extensions. -- PFSN Lindstrom certainly has the body of work to qualify as the team's best player. He's been a steady force along the interior of the offensive line since being selected by the Falcons in the first round back in 2019. There are more than a few other worthy candidates for the honor of Atlanta's top player. Safety Jessie Bates III has been everything the team could have hoped for since signing as a free agent in 2023. Bates has 10 interceptions over the last two seasons combined and has become the undisputed leader in the secondary. Running back Bijan Robinson and wide receiver Drake London are each deserving of an honorable mention. Both players are coming off career seasons in 2024. Robinson finished third in the NFL with 1,456 rushing yards, and London finished fourth in the league with 1,271 receiving yards. As the Falcons begin organized team activities (OTAs), the future looks bright, especially on offense. Around Falcons Wire
NBC Sports
26-03-2025
- Business
- NBC Sports
Falcons restructure the contracts of AJ Terrell, Chris Lindstrom
The Falcons have restructured two more contracts. The moves will save them a combined $20 million in cap space. The team converted $12.5 million of salary into a bonus for safety AJ Terrell, saving $10 million. Offensive guard Chris Lindstrom also had $12.5 million of his salary converted into a bonus, reducing his cap number by $10 million. Terrell is entering his sixth season, totaling 313 tackles, six interceptions and 49 passes defensed. Lindstrom has started 88 games in six seasons and made three Pro Bowls. The Falcons earlier signed left tackle Jake Matthews to a two-year contract extension, freeing up $8.5 million. The Falcons now have $12 million of cap space.
