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BYU Football: 3 ideal NFL landing spots for Zach Wilson

By Connor Muldowney

Dec 12, 2020; Provo, UT, USA; BYU quarterback Zach Wilson encourages his teammates during warmups before an NCAA college football game against San Diego State Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Provo, Utah. Mandatory Credit: George Frey/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 12, 2020; Provo, UT, USA; BYU quarterback Zach Wilson encourages his teammates during warmups before an NCAA college football game against San Diego State Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Provo, Utah. Mandatory Credit: George Frey/Pool Photo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 13, 2020; Inglewood, California, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2020; Inglewood, California, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Atlanta Falcons (No. 4)

The best spot I could see Zach Wilson landing at would have to be Atlanta. The Falcons are just a few years removed from a Super Bowl appearance and they have the pieces to be somewhat of a threat with an improved defense and the right quarterback replacing Matt Ryan.

Speaking of Ryan, he’s on the back-nine of his career and there’s a good chance that he’s in the final couple of years of his NFL playing days. He’s been trending in the wrong direction for a couple of years now and at the age of 35, there’s a good chance that he’ll be looking to sail off into the sunset. Before that can happen, though, he’ll need to groom a replacement.

Wilson could be that replacement and learning from Ryan for a year or two would be huge for his development and maturation.

Plus, who wouldn’t want to have Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley to throw to game in and game out? Wilson would be anchored by an impressive receiving corps here.

If Atlanta improves that offensive line and defense, this team could be contending soon enough.

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