Updated: February 17, 2005, 11:05 AM ET
Muhammad will be tough call for Carolina
2004 record: 11-5 (first place)
During the season the Falcons extended the contracts of their two-best players – QB Michael Vick and TE Alge Crumpler – making their offseason a little less complicated. Still, there are challenges ahead.
The offensive line was a plus last season, but there isn't a great deal of talent there. OG Roberto Garza and backup OG Steve Herndon are unrestricted free agents, and OT Kevin Shaffer is a restricted free agent. The Falcons would like to bring back Garza at a decent price, and the up-and-coming Shaffer likely will be tendered and offered a multiyear contract.
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