Watching it last year you could see these moves coming, Allowing 24 late points in Tenn. Giving up 30+ to Houston, the Lamb blow out. The Washington late collapse.
The terrible rush defense, the defensive penalties resulting in converted 3rd downs.
One could go on but the reality is Bennett, Sherman and Lane will all be gone. Avril and Chancellor are also probably out.
Maxwell McDougald and others are F.A. and the Hawks have freed up some money with these releases/trades. Who knows who they will sign but one thing is certain....the Defense will look a lot different next year and to me that isn't a bad thing.