The Atlanta Falcons will look to upgrade their safety play with the introduction of defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen's new scheme. Richie Grant is expected to be one of their starters and he has the potential to blossom in the split-safety coverages Nielsen is expected to import from New Orleans. But his potential won't be fully unlocked unless the Falcons can add a deep safety such as Cincinnati Bengals' impending free agent Jessie Bates. Aaron Freeman breaks down how Grant and Bates are the perfect safety combo to maximize Nielsen's scheme, where Jaylinn Hawkins figures into the mix, and if the Falcons will re-sign Erik Harris or draft his replacement. Finally, Aaron breaks down why free-agent signings like Bates hold the key to the Falcons' future. Oliver Connolly's article: The Allen Dilemma: How do you solve a problem like losing Marcus Williams? https://readoptional.substack.com/p/w... Part of the @LockedOnATL Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOFalcons?sid=... Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNFL Follow Aaron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/falcfans Follow the show: https://twitter.com/lockedonfalcons Join our brand new Discord server! https://discord.gg/lockedonfalcons Support Us by Supporting Our Sponsors! BlueNile At Blue Nile, you can find the perfect piece of jewelry for life’s special moments—or even create the custom engagement ring of her dreams! Right now, you can save up to fifty percent at https://BlueNile.com. BetterHelp This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://Betterhelp.com/LockedOn and get on your way to being your best self. LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at https://LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFL Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to https://built.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s https://PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON Ultimate Football GM To download the game just visit GM.com">https://Ultimate-GM.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store. TurboTax Come to TurboTax and don’t do your taxes. Visit https://TurboTax.com to learn more. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit https://Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at https://sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit https://FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit https://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit https://ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices