Defensive Crunch: A Graphic Explanation of the Potential Holes in the Falcons Defense

New Starters

FLOWERY BRANCH, GA - MAY 9: Defensive end Lawrence Sidbury #90, linebacker Derek Nicholson #47 and linebacker Spencer Adkins #59 of the Atlanta Falcons warm up prior to minicamp at the Falcons Complex on May 9, 2009 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by

Defensive Line

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 7: Defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux #95 of the Atlanta Falcons sacks quatrerback Jon Kitna #2 of the Detroit Lions at the Georgia Dome on September 7, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Grady Jackson

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 16: Grady Jackson #90 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates on the field during a game against the Dallas Cowboys at the Georgia Dome on December 16, 2006 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Peria Jerry

MOBILE, AL - JANUARY 24: Peria Jerry #98 of the South Team looks on during the game against the North Team during the Under Armour Senior Bowl on January 24, 2009 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images for Unde

Jamaal Anderson

ATLANTA - OCTOBER 12: Quarterback Kyle Orton #18 of the Chicago Bears is sacked by Jamaal Anderson #98 of the Atlanta Falcons during the game at the Georgia Dome on October 12, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Chauncey Davis

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Defensive end Chauncey Davis #92 of the Atlanta Falcons cheers a defensive play against a pass by the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

The Secondary

GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 03: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals makes a leaping 42 yard touchdown reception over Lawyer Milloy #36 and Chris Houston #23 of the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter of the NFC Wild Card Game on J

Chris Houston

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 14: Cornerback Chris Houston #23 of the Atlanta Falcons grabs a warm-up pass before play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Georgia Dome on December 14, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Brent Grimes

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Cornerback Brent Grimes #20 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up against a pass by the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Chevis Jackson

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 23: Cornerback Chevis Jackson #22 of the Atlanta Falcons defends against a pass by the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome on November 23, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Lawyer Milloy

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 23: Lawyer Milloy #36 of the Atlanta Falcons looks to make a play against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 23, 2007 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals won in overtime 30-27. (Photo by Harry

William Moore

FLOWERY BRANCH, GA - MAY 9: Safety William Moore #24 of the Atlanta Falcons works out during minicamp at the Falcons Complex on May 9, 2009 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Photo by Paul Abell/Getty Images)

Linebackers

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 14: Linebacker Curtis Lofton #50 of the Atlanta Falcons lines up against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Georgia Dome on December 14, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Mike Peterson

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Mike Peterson high kicks after a stop during the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida on September 18, 2006. The Jaguars won 9-0. (Photo by Al Messers

Weakside LB

ATLANTA - DECEMBER 14: Linebacker Coy Wire #52 of the Atlanta Falcons knocks the helmet off of running back Warrick Dunn #28 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Georgia Dome on December 14, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images

Robert James

FLOWERY BRANCH, GA - MAY 9: Linebacker Robert James #45 of the Atlanta Falcons works out during minicamp at the Falcons Complex on May 9, 2009 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Paul Abell/Getty Images)

LB Rotation

NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 07: Reggie Bush #25 of the New Orleans Saints avoids a tackle by Stephen Nicholas #45 of the Atlanta Falcons on December 7, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Conclusion

PHILADELPHIA - OCTOBER 26: Head coach Mike Smith of the Atlanta Falcons watches the game against the Philadelphia Eagles on October 26, 2008 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Falcons 27-14. (Photo by Chris