From both Dotson’s perspective and the team’s, the fit felt natural.
“I feel like bringing him here, it gives him a chance to showcase what he’s capable of doing and what he was kind of building up to in his time at Washington,” Cunningham said, “and it fits our offense.”
Discussing his role in a Kevin Stefanski/Tommy Rees scheme, he embraced the idea of fit.
“I feel like (their scheme) tailors to my skillset specifically, being able to move inside, outside. My versatility as a receiver, playing everywhere on the field,” Dotson explained. “They do a great job moving their playmakers around and putting them in advantageous situations to make plays for the team and I feel like that’s something I can buy into and can fit very well into.”
Cunningham added that Dotson’s versatility complements the Falcons’ existing offensive pieces. Think players like Drake London, Bijan Robinson, and Kyle Pitts, as well as recently signed receiver Olamide Zaccheaus.
All in all, though, Dotson was looking for alignment. It’s something he feels he found in Atlanta.
That, and he found a fresh start and a full-circle moment.
So, maybe signing with the Falcons is actually three things for Dotson, not two. Perhaps with the potential for even more.
“Going into Year 5 of my career, I need an offense, an offensive coordinator and a head coach that aligns with what I believe in and what I can bring to the team,” Dotson said. “I felt like the Falcons were the right place for me.”