Falcons Boost Kicking, Punting, Sign Tua

0:00For the NFL, it's March 10th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. The Atlanta Falcons are shaking up their special teams this offseason after a rough year at Kicker. Last season, they cycled through Young Ho Koo, Parker Romo, and Zane Gonzales, with misses piling up and no consistency. Now they've signed veteran Nick Folk, who hit 96.6% of his field goals last year. Meanwhile, punting showed promise with Bradley Payneon, leading the league in punts down inside the 20 yard line, 34 of them, over half. His tries. But his net average lagged, so the team grabbed Jake Bailey on a 3-year $9 million deal to boost that unit. Fans and analysts see these as smart, low-key fixes for a squad that ended 8 wins and 9 losses. They got knocked out of playoffs early, but rallied late, thanks to solid talent on offense and defense. Still, the middle of the pack record hid deeper issues like injuries. The biggest splash came my quarterback, signing recently released to a tag of ILOA.

1:04With franchise guy Michael Penix Jr. still sidelined, Toa gets a shot to start. It plugs a huge hole from last year's inconsistency. Looking ahead, these moves give Atlanta a real shot in the NFC South. Better kicking and punting could flip close games, but quarterback play remains the wildcard for contention. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, LinkedIn the description. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcast and music, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com