Even though there are only three players, it is encouraging to have a strong representation for the Falcons overall. However, many fans throughout the league believed that Lindstrom and Bates, respectively, were ranked too low when the NFL released the rankings, which featured the Falcons. It seems a little disrespectful given the kind of player Lindstrom is to have him ranked just at No. 88. Lindstrom is without a doubt one of the finest offensive linemen in the league, if not the best. It is ridiculous that Bates, who was a dependable leader in the locker room and a steady player on the field, did not place in the top 70 after such a fantastic first season in Atlanta. This
