3. Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons offense occupies $97,229,705 of the team’s salary cap. Considering last year’s team played out of its mind, it looks like money well spent in Atlanta.
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Quarterback Matt Ryan and Co. produced the highest-scoring offense in the league, averaging 33.8 points per tilt. The four-time Pro Bowl quarterback also passed for a career-high, 4,944 yards and 38 touchdowns last year. His salary weighs in the heaviest and occupies 13.18 percent of the team’s overall cap.
The Falcons have also invested in their wide receiving cast, which consists of Julio Jones, Mohammed Sanu and Taylor Gabriel. Between the three, they eat up $24.05 million.
Center Alex Mack, guard Andy Levitre and left tackle Jake Matthews do an excellent job protecting Ryan. The trio accounts for $20.90 million.
Meanwhile, the Falcons are getting off dirt cheap so far with running backs Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman. Combined they occupy roughly $2.8 million in salary space. Eventually, the team will have to budget for a giant raise for Freeman, who will be playing out his fourth year in 2017.
Likely, another fantastic year is on tap for a nearly unstoppable Falcons offense.