Aaron reviews the All-22 film from the Atlanta Falcons' Week 16 win over the Detroit Lions, discussing Dean Pees' conservative game plan and whether that informs us over the safety position being a bigger need this offseason than previously thought. First, he breaks down the Falcons high usage of zone and lack of blitz concepts against the Lions, and why that was a perplexing choice given it played against their strengths. Then, he uses that as evidence that Pees prefers a zone-heavy Cover-2-based defense as his default, and how that impacts the Falcons offseason needs along the defensive front and especially at the safety position. Then, he revisits the "talent issue" to discuss the false narrative surrounding the Falcons' lack of talent and Arthur Smith's success despite that, and instead looks at better ways to evaluate Smith's success. He also pays his respects to the passing of NFL legend John Madden. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Check out Locked On Falcons on all podcast platforms: Apple, Audacy, Google, Spotify and more! https://linktr.ee/falcfans Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lockedonfalcons Follow Aaron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/falcfans Support Us by Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to http://built.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. In addition to those savings, celebrate the New Year of 2022 with 22% off sitewide! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at http://betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.