I don’t know if you knew this http://www.falconsauthorizedshops.com/authentic-vic-beasley-jersey , but Atlanta’s pass rush right now is a bit paltry. With DEs Takkarist McKinley and Derrick Shelby both down with injury and DE Vic Beasley not making a consistent impact on the field at edge, the team could use another impact rusher to add to this rotation. Or even a solid one. DE Brooks Reed is a stalwart veteran rusher, and DE Steven Means is promising, if unproven. Once McKinley and Shelby get back, they’ll be at full strength, but even then, the attack in place right now still doesn’t look like enough, particularly if Beasley continues to have a quiet year. Matt Chambers threw out some ideas for how the defensive line via acquisition Calvin Ridley Jersey , and that’s absolutely a great place to start thinking about improvements. I’ve tried to rack my brain to think what pass rushers are out there on teams that might be in a funk and would be willing to part ways with a pass rusher. Here’s one scenario I came up with that seems like it would help solve Atlanta’s issues and seems realistic. The Falcons trade a 2019 fifth rounder to the Oakland Raiders for OLB Bruce Irvin The Oakland Raiders don’t really seem all that interested in doing anything productive in 2018, after the Khalil Mack trade pretty much tanked any hope of a pass rush they’d have. One wonders if they’d be willing to just tank this season and go on a fire sale. If they do decide to spend Jon Gruden’s first season tearing down, Atlanta needs to get on the phone to see what OLB Bruce Irvin would cost. Irvin’s always been a decent pass rusher who brings speed and physicality to his defenses. He’s not elite, but he’s sturdy and gets you production. He’s coming off an eight-sack season out in Oakland, but isn’t a Jon Gruden guy. Really, anyone who isn’t a Gruden guy right now in Oakland should be considered a potential target via trade. He could slot in the rotation and give Dan Quinn a guy who knows his defense and has been coached by Quinn before. It’s not the move to solve the problem, but it could absolutely help. He can also play some linebacker if need be. The contract is tough, as he’s due $8 million this season and $9 the next against the cap. Presumably in any trade Authentic Terrell McClain Jersey , Atlanta would probably renegotiate a deal and backload it. Besides, there is no salary penalty for Oakland releasing Irvin after 2018, so he might be a goner there anyway. They might want to see what they could receive before they part ways outright.Adding Irvin to what Atlanta has now would be smart for 2018 and beyond. He’d be reliable veteran depth who could start in a pinch and could stick around for a few years as different contracts expire and new faces arrive. I tried to think of other things that might work out, but to no avail. Most teams at the moment that have poor records won’t part ways with the already-small group of rushers that they have (it’s a trend), and the good teams will want to hold onto those guys for the future. Irvin’s a fascinating possibility to help Atlanta get this going again, and the team Irvin’s on might be willing to take the draft capital now and avoid just releasing Irvin outright in the winter.Falcons vs Saints: Who was the offensive player of the game? It was another big week for the Falcons offense, putting up an impressive 37 points against the Saints even if it was in a losing effort. In an effort like this, there are several strong candidates to choose from. Here are my picks and the reasons each of them deserves consideration.Calvin RidleyWith 7 catches for 146 yards and 3 touchdowns Youth Takkarist McKinley Jersey , Ridley absolutely gashed the Saints secondary. He saw lots of one-on-one match ups and he absolutely took advantage of them. It was an amazing breakout game for the first round draft pick and encouraging sign for what this offense can be in the coming years. Matt RyanThe franchise QB finished with a passer rating of 148.1, 374 yards passing and 5 passing touchdowns (with no interceptions). It was another fantastic performance that was only undermined by the 1-2 record the team dropped to on the season. Though Ridley clearly dominated, Ryan found 8 different targets during the game, showing that he can orchestrate a deadly offense where shutting down one weapon just won’t cut it. Julio JonesIt’s amazing that 5 catches for 96 yards is a ho-hum day for the star receiver. Aside from the numbers, Julio’s presence was felt throughout the entire game as the Saints defense sold out to shut him down - thus opening opportunities for Ridley all afternoon. Even when he’s not dominating the catches and yards, Julio is still a major factor.Vote in our poll and let us know your pick: