The Real Deal Mock Draft: Trades affect Falcons’ board
090426 FLOWERY BRANCH Atlanta Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff and head coach Mike Smith introduce their NFL draft pick, Peria Jerry, Ole Miss defensive tackle, during a press conference at their facility in Flowery Branch Sunday morning. KENT D. JOHNSON / kdjohnson@AJC.COM
FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff has watched the flurry of trades in front of the team with intense scrutnity.
First, it was the Washington’s trade for Donovan McNabb, which effectively took the Redskins out of the quarterback
Broncos Pro Bowl wide receiver Brandon Marshall was traded to Miami. (David Zalubowski/Associated Press)
market at the No. 4 spot in this draft.
This week, Miami’s trade for Brandon Marshall took them out of the Dez Bryant derby at the 11th spot. Denver, which picks 12th, is now free to take Bryant or Georgia Tech’s Demaryius Thomas to replace Marshall.
Miami can now take defense. Both of those deals had the Falcons re-adjusting their draft scenarios.
“For instance, Miami ,we now know they are not going to go in a certain direction,” Dimitroff said. “Does that make them more apt to pick a defensive end that might affect us, of course it does. We consider that. But it’s not something that’s going to drive our focus going forward. Our focus right now is our final comparatives.”
Also, don’t be surprised if the Falcons are active during the draft, making a move to get into the second round. New England coach/czar/emperor Bill Belichick, owner of three second round picks, called Dimitroff during coach Mike Smith’s golf tournament on Tuesday.
I don’t think he called just to chat about old times.
Belichick might want to move up to 19 and sling one of those second rounders to the Falcons, with the Falcons dropping back to 22 and still getting their man, Florida center Maurkice Pouncey. That’s a likely scenario if, as predicted in The Real Deal Mock 1.0 (below), Missouri’s Sean Weatherspoon and Michigan’s Brandon Graham are off the board.
The other previous seven Mock were simple warm-ups, here’s the “Real Deal Mock 1.0″ that will run in Sunday’s newspaper. Also, we’ll have the final version on Thursday morning the day of the draft.
AJC’s 2010 MOCK DRAFT: The Real Deal 1.0
Staff writer D. Orlando Ledbetter projects the first round:
1. St. Louis Rams: Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma, 6-foot-4, 236-pounds. In the last two drafts, the Rams passed on quarterbacks Mark Sanchez, Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco. This time they pull the trigger.
2. Detroit Lions: Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska, 6-4, 302. Head coach Jim Schwartz, a former defensive
Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford is headed for St. Louis in the Mock Draft 3.0.
coordinator, values a strong front line.
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma, 6-4, 298. The Bucs get someone to anchor the defensive front and hope that he’s another Warren Sapp.
4. Washington Redskins: Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma, 6-5, 318. New coach Mike Shanahan wants someone to help get his running attack rolling.
5. Kansas City Chiefs: Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State, 6-5, 307. The Chiefs go with Okung to help anchor the line with last season’s 15th pick Branden Albert.
6. Seattle Seahawks: Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech, 6-4, 272. With the retirement of defensive end Patrick Kerney and the trade of defensive end Darryl Tapp, the Seahawks take Morgan.
7. Cleveland Browns: Eric Berry, DB, Tennessee, 5-11 5/8, 211. Only five safeties have been taken in the top 10 over the last 10 years. Berry, of Creekside High, becomes the sixth.
8. Oakland Raiders: Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers, 6-6, 325. The Raiders are comfortable with the explanation from Rutgers coach Greg Schiano about Davis’ fluctuating weight.
9. Buffalo Bills: Brian Bulaga, OT, Iowa, 6-6, 312. Chan Gailey gets a road-grading blocker to help power the Bills rushing attack.
Some have Clemson flash C.J. Spiller going to Seattle as high as No. 6.
10. Jacksonville Jaguars: Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama, 6-4, 256. The Jags are not scared off by the fact that McClain has Crohn’s disease.
11. Denver Broncos: Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma, 6-2, 225: With the trade of Brandon Marshall, the Broncos are thin at wide receiver.
12. Miami Dolphins: Sergio Kindle, LB, Texas, 6-4, 255: The Dolphins have to replace outside linebackers Joey Porter and Jason Taylor.
13. San Francisco 49ers: Joe Haden, CB, Florida, 5-10 ¾, 193. The 49ers are not afraid of the slow 40-time he ran at the NFL scouting combine.
14. Seattle Seahawks: C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson, 5-11, 196. He’s been compared to Reggie Bush and gets picked by Bush’s former college coach Pete Carroll.
15. New York Giants: Sean Weatherspoon, LB, Missouri, 6-1, 241. The Giants must replace Antonio Pierce, who was released over the offseason.
16. Tennessee Titans: Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, South Florida, 6-6, 265: The Titans are in the defensive end market after losing Kyle Vanden Bosch in free agency.
17. San Francisco 49ers: Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame, 6-2, 223. The 49ers have seen enough of Alex Smith to know he’s not a franchise quarterback.
18. Pittsburgh Steelers: Brandon Graham, DE, Michigan, 6-1, 263. He can play on three downs right away and
Michigan defensive end Brandon Graham could be selected by the Falcons. (Tony Ding / Associated Press)
provide a pass rush.
19. Atlanta Falcons: Maurkice Pouncey, C/G, Florida, 6-5, 318. If Weatherspoon gets past the Giants, he’s the pick. If not, Pouncey will get a chance to man one of the guard spots while learning how to play center at the pro level under Todd McClure.
20. Houston Texans: Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise State, 5-10, 194. The Texans get a prospect to replace Dunta Robinson, who signed with the Falcons in free agency.
21. Cincinnati Bengals: Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma, 6-5, 261. The Bengals add a weapon for quarterback Carson Palmer after revamping the receiving corps.
22. New England Patriots: Jared Odrick, DE, Penn State, 6-5, 301. He has the size to play that hybrid defensive end/outside linebacker spot in the mold of Mike Vrabel.
23. Green Bay Packers: Charles Brown, OT, USC, 6-5, 292. The Packers have to add some offensive line help, but could trade down and add picks.
091205 - Tampa - GA Tech's Demaryius Thomas (8) tries to break away from Clemson's Crezdon Butler (18) in the first quarter during the ACC Championship game on Saturday, December 5, 2009 in Tampa, FL. (Johnny Crawford - jcrawford@ajc.com)
24. Philadelphia Eagles: Kareem Jackson, CB, Alabama, 5-10, 196. Played his career in the shadows of Javier Arenas, but he’s the better pro prospect.
25. Baltimore Ravens: Demaryius Thomas, WR, Georgia Tech, 6-3, 224. Perfect spot for Thomas, who can learn from veterans Anquan Boldin and Derrick Mason.
26. Arizona Cardinals: Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee, 6-2, 329. He is a brute force player who’ll fit nicely along side of Darnell Dockett.
27. Dallas Cowboys: Earl Thomas, S, Texas, 5-10 ¼, 208. The Cowboys like his versatility in coverage.
28. San Diego Chargers: Ryan Matthews, RB, Fresno State, 5-11, 220. The Chargers try to replace LaDainian Tomlinson with the NCAA’s leading rusher in 2009.
29. New York Jets: Everson Griffen, DE, USC, 6-3, 278. Is a natural fit for Rex Ryan’s defense.
30. Minnesota Vikings: Chris Cook, CB, Virginia, 6-2, 212. The Vikings need a big cornerback to go against the receivers they face in the NFC North.
31. Indianapolis Colts: Michael Iupati, G, Idaho, 6-5, 325. A small school product, who fits nicely in the Colts’ blocking scheme.
32. New Orleans Saints: Jerry Hughes, DE, Texas Christian, 6-2, 257. Hughes reminds some of a young Dwight Freeney.
On the fringe
Florida quarterback Tim Tebow puts the move Georgia cornerback Vance Cuff for a long gain. Tebow broke Herschel Walker's career SEC rushing touchdown record of 49 with a 23-yard running TD in the second quarter. He would add another to start second half. (Brant Sanderlin, bsanderlin@ajc.com)
Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland; Colt McCoy, QB, Texas; Tim Tebow, QB, Florida; Taylor Mays, S, USC; Patrick Robinson, CB, Florida State; Jonathan Dwyer, RB, Georgia Tech; Brandon Spikes, LB, Florida; Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida; Brian Price, DT, UCLA; Terrence Cody, DT, Alabama and Devin McCourty, CB, Rutgers.
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Michael
April 17th, 2010
1:48 pm
People don’t like the Pouncey pick because it just isn’t good value at 19. I think Pouncey is a good player and a good pick, at the top of the second round maybe. If they trade back and take him, then ok, but taking a center at 19 just doesn’t seem like a good value pick to me when so many are available later in the draft who will/can also be very good players. A lot harder to find linebackers and DE’s later in the draft who can turn out to be great.
The Walrus
April 17th, 2010
1:52 pm
If the defensive guy we want isn’t there, Pouncey is a smart pick. Never, ever EVER draft in the 1st rounds simply on need. You MUST take consideration 2 things: 1) what are my positions of needthe best player and 2) who is the best player available at one of those positions of need. If Graham and Witherspoon are gone Pouncey still fits a position of need
Freddie G
April 17th, 2010
2:14 pm
I still believe the pick may be an offensive lineman but not Pouncey. I believe a left tackle to take over from baker may be in the cards.
Steve
April 17th, 2010
2:38 pm
I find it hilarious that one of the worst defensive conferences in football is producing three of the first five picks … all from the defensive side of the ball.
Steve
April 17th, 2010
2:40 pm
The Pouncey hate is because he is overrated!
He had the benefit of playing with a OL full of studs .. with a QB who was a beast to tackle. If on most other teams he would have played to about a third round pick level .. at best.
Even worse, Centers are not a VALUE position in the draft. Yes, they play for years if they are good, but you can frequently get very good ones in day two.
Steve
April 17th, 2010
2:46 pm
Oh, and one other thing about Pouncey … instead of asking why people are so against him … maybe we shold ask you why every article you have posted for the last month goes on and on about him. Seriously. He is not an overwhelming pick which is the level of coverage you are giving him.
Freddie G – you are not going to find an impact LT this far down in the draft. Sorry bud. Baker, if he can stay healthy, is as good of a LT as what we could draft at this position most years. That plus he now has roughly a full year of games under his belt and should be ready to show us if he is really a bust or not. If we draft a LT this year, it will take 3 before they are ready, and the Falcons have spots they need a starter for right now. We aren’t that far away, so we shouldn’t be drafting for three years from now until we have decent talent at every position.
cantondawg
April 17th, 2010
6:25 pm
I hope we trade down and accumulate draft picks. Take Pouncey in the first round and accumulate on D in the second rounds
1eyedJack
April 17th, 2010
6:44 pm
Here you go…trade the 19th pick to NE for the 22nd pick and a second rounder, then trade the 22nd pick to the Cowboys for the 27th pick and another second rounder. Jerry Jones always does something strange. Dallas then reaches for a player rated in the 2nd round, then the Falcons take Pouncy with the 27th pick and pick up a DE and OLB in the 2nd round.
waynester
April 17th, 2010
6:47 pm
B Ajarn
How did you come up with your formula for the “Premium”? If a percentage, how did you arrive at it? With the depth this year I’m afraid you may be asking too much. I’m all for fleecing a willing sheep, but unless they are absolutely in LOVE, few GM’s would give up several hundred points in value for one guy.
Another selling point for Philly could be Earl Thomas, whom they also covet.
waynester
April 17th, 2010
6:50 pm
1eyedJack
Like the multiple trade idea–it’s what Dallas did last year and what NE always tries. Lots of things would have to fall JUST right, but it might work given the needs of the teams involved.
Bangkapi Ajarn
April 17th, 2010
7:08 pm
waynester, no formula, just anecdotal from many drafts where a team will “reach” for a player of need at a position of need, and the interview with a GM (don’t remember which one, sorry) recently where he said he doesn’t pay much attention to “points” when there is someone he really wants. In these cases, my calculation was how many slots they would be “reaching” with their point payment 4,5, or even 6 (while NOT paying the contract that would be necessary signing a player at that slot).
In the scenarios listed (admittedly optimistic from a Falcons perspective but still within the realm of possibility, if not probability if the right players are available) The teams trading up have a surplus of players, which according to the pundits give them the “firepower” to go after who they want.
Philly has 7 picks in the first 4 rounds after 19 , NE has 4 picks in the first 2 rounds (would they leverage this into 3 potential immediate contributors at positions of need?), etc. Quality vs. Quantity.
I do NOT think they will trade under those conditions unless the right player for a high priority need that is a good fit for their system.
In the three scenarios I postulated the team, player, and position of need come together at the right point in the draft.
TD seems to have positioned himself at 19 with the options to create opportunities. Easy to walk away from a non-advantageous trade, easy to pull the trigger and still cover his wish list.
Bangkapi Ajarn
April 17th, 2010
7:09 pm
surplus of players=surplus of picks, sorry
mystikal
April 17th, 2010
7:51 pm
If we could trade picks with New England and pick uup one of those second rounders I would do that so fast. Then we could take Maurice Pouncey, Jermaine Gresham, or Jared Odrick with our first pick an get another quality player in the second rd. Not even counting if someone slides to our range (Pierre-Paul/Spiller). Whatever we do I believe in DT to make the right call.
waynester
April 17th, 2010
8:04 pm
B Ajarn
Thanks for the timely reply. Once again, I find that we’re on the same chapter, if not the exact page. I read your mock on D3’s blog and would be satisfied if not ecstatic.
mystikal
Most of us seem to be expressing their faith in Dimitroff/Smith as drafters. We have no idea what their draft board looks like–moreover, we have no clue as to their evaluation of our current roster,which is even more important. I agree that someone on our wish-list is going to slide and am really comfortable trading back…
Steven A.
April 17th, 2010
8:42 pm
BRANDON GRAHAM WILL BE A HUGE MISTAKE IF THE FALCONS DRAFT HIM.
Big Ray
April 17th, 2010
9:00 pm
Pouncey hate? I don’t hate the guy one bit. I don’t even dislike him.
I can’t stand the idea of picking him and then waiting until deep in the third round to get the other positions we need, addressed.
Swapping for New England’s #22 pick and their 47th pick probably means giving them our #19 pick and our 4th round pick. That may work, and they don’t lose too much, while we don’t give up too much.
Basically, we lose our 4th round pick, but gain a 2nd round pick, and give up 4 spots in the first round. I can live with that.
Suggesting #19 for #22 and #47 was nothing more than an incomplete thought.
Big Ray
April 17th, 2010
9:01 pm
BRANDON GRAHAM WILL BE A HUGE MISTAKE IF THE FALCONS DRAFT HIM.
Uh…which is why New England wants him so bad? Umm…no.
Courtney
April 17th, 2010
9:10 pm
Bill E Goat – Tebow had many TDs because he was the “short yardage” back for his team. Do not try to rewrite history.Walker is twice the running back TODAY than Tebow. All said I respect Tebow immensely and think he was a great college quarterback.
Bangkapi Ajarn
April 17th, 2010
9:33 pm
waynester ;
Thanks. I am not saying this is how it WILL fall out, but as you wisely noted, we have no idea what their draft board looks like and no clue as to their evaluation of our current roster.
I am thinking that TD has a list of options/contingencies based on a wide number of potential scenarios after the first 18 picks -AND likely trades that could change the paradigm within which he will be operating after the 18th selection is announced. In his recent interview I think he mentioned that he would consider a trade down if at least 3 of his key targets were still on the board, for example.
I was trying to anticipate some of those paradigms that would motivate TD’s “sell” response to the benefit of both parties. He may even have a list of potential trade offers to accept, and a list of counter-offers if he gets an offer he doesn’t want.
Tdawg
April 17th, 2010
10:31 pm
I wouldn’t cry if the Falcons were to select Mt. Cody. The man is a monster up the middle.
P. Bull Terrier
April 18th, 2010
1:22 am
“With the 8th pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, the Oakland Raiders select Jeremy Boone, Punter, Penn State.”
There goes the rest of your mock draft DOL.
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April 18th, 2010
1:49 am
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3DawgKnight
April 18th, 2010
3:29 am
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chris taylor
April 18th, 2010
10:26 am
Spoon will be gone and New England won’t trade us a 2nd without us totally leaving the first round which TD won’t do. The pick will be Graham, just as I hoped. O yea, Pouncy will go to Pittsburgh.
chris taylor
April 18th, 2010
1:14 pm
Besides, Pouncy has a built in “false start” head snap that just won’t fly in the NFL.
Jeff
April 18th, 2010
3:39 pm
D-Led,
I have to believe the Falcons have been looking to move down in the 1st in order to potentially pick up a 2nd round pick. They brought in both of TCU’s studs Jerry Hughes and Daryl Washington and both of those guys would never be taken as high as 19. Both of these guys are going to be very good at the next level and I would be ecstatic if the Falcons landed either of them. A rush LB/DE hybrid like Hughes (think DeMarcus Ware) and LB are both positions of need.
layinlow
April 18th, 2010
4:42 pm
The last center to be worthy of a top 20 pick in the NFL draft was Dermotti Dawson. Is Pouncey a once in a lifetime center? Dawson was simply unreal at the position and was the anchor on a great steeler rushing attack. If Pouncey is that kind of unreal talent then Im o.k. taking him at 19. If not, then I definently would not take a center that high when we still need defensive help.
Big Ray
April 18th, 2010
7:08 pm
Read the grade on Pouncey at sportsillustrated.com. His rating is good, but it ain’t that good.
ryan
April 18th, 2010
8:48 pm
I keep hearing about Albert Haynesworth its posible that T.D. could make a draft day trade but not for a 2nd round pick.
chris taylor
April 18th, 2010
10:01 pm
I wouldn’t mind Albert here but his attitude & not showing up for off season workouts has probably given TD and Blank the wrong impression. Of course that could all be because he doesn’t want to play in the 3-4. But then who does he replace? Babs or Jerry, even JA has shown promise at DT. JA would be a good DE in a 3-4. We need another Abe out of this draft, Graham is the guy. Reminds me of Dwight Freeny.
TheManMike
April 18th, 2010
10:31 pm
Read this article – I’d like to see the thoughts of the denizens….
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/21719/falcons-looking-hard-at-local-wr
The Bird Cage Falcons Expert Panel | Atlanta Falcons: Bird Cage
April 18th, 2010
10:44 pm
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chris taylor
April 18th, 2010
11:41 pm
That does pose some interesting thoughts ManMike. What if we are trying to get back into the 2nd rd just so we can grab Thomas and still get a quality LB/DE in the second. Would explain the heavy visits of 2nd rd graded talent at those positions such as the gator DE Gresham, TCU’s Washington whose coverage abilities projects well at OLB. I would be happy to trade back right before the Ravens and pick up Thomas and still possibly get Washington/Curran. Who knows they might take Taylor Mays if it was just a 2nd rd’er on him as an OLB. Good find ManMike, it’s those last minute “hush-hush” peeks at players where true draft intentions lay hidden.
Jeff
April 19th, 2010
12:55 am
I have to believe moving down in the first is a real possibility. We know they want to get back into the second round and it’s unlikely they would give up picks to do that. So, moving down in the first would allow them to gain a second and still allow them to potentially draft a player they really like towards the end of the 1st Round. I say, move back to New England’s spot by swaping the 19th pick and another 4th round pick. Then take the G-Tech receiver with our first round pick and then take TCU’s Washington in the second round. Or, take both TCU guys (Hughes in the 1st, and Washington in the 2nd).
PlanB
April 19th, 2010
9:27 am
I agree with old man, as I have said before. If Spoon or Dt or DE not available, try to trade #19 to NE for their #44 & #47. Two good second rounders would really help.
chc4
April 19th, 2010
9:39 am
Jonathan Dwyer is not on the first round fringe. I think people will be surprised at how far he slips.
PlanB
April 19th, 2010
9:50 am
I’m reading alot of good ideas. 2 #2’s makes good sense to me, and why not Washington & Hughes or one of them and Curran or Edds in the 4th or 5th. I still like Matt Tennant in the 3rd. What’s the deal on Mt. Cody. Big guy. Bama gave up 74 yds rushing/game. Where is he projected?
3 more days. Can hardly wait!!!!!!! GO FALCONS!!!!!!!
Roll Tider
April 19th, 2010
10:11 am
I believe I read somewhere that Blalock was among the lowest rated OG in the NFL last season. If so, Pouncey makes sense. I still love the idea of a stud DL, though. It’s such a luxury when your front four can control the line of scrimmage and rush the passer without having to blitz.
D-Bird
April 19th, 2010
10:35 am
There is no reason to select a center with the 19th pick. Once again gentelmen season ticket sales are down due to our birds do not have any All Stars. In the famous word of Cris Carter: Com’on man! TD better be on his game or this will be his last seaon as GM. So far Rich Mckay has made some of the same poor choices as TD. A D’tackle and safety that did not play in there 1st season. Mckay: J Anderson (the biggest bust in Falcons history. We traded Brett Farve for under performing, but we keep J. Anderson for roster bonus.
BigTimeTECHFan
April 19th, 2010
12:15 pm
It happens every year. There is a workout or two that slip through the cracks when the Pro Days are going strong that somehow doesn’t get the attention it deserves.
This year that workout was the Georgia Tech Pro Day.
While all of the attention on that day was placed upon defensive end Derrick Morgan and running back Jonathan Dwyer, in reality, free safety Morgan Burnett was the star of the show.
His numbers, while all impressive, were led by a 3.92 second short shuttle — the fastest verified time from any player tested at the Combine or any Pro Day this year. His 11′08 broad jump is also a spectacular number.
As a point of comparison, Fresno State cornerback A.J. Jefferson led all Combine participants with a 4.00 second time in the short shuttle and Virginia cornerback Chris Cook led all in Indianapolis with an 11 foot broad jump.
Burnett was unable to workout at the Combine due to a strained hamstring.
Measuring in at 6-1 (3/8) and 209 pounds, Burnett was clocked at 4.51 seconds in the 40-yard dash, among the fastest times of any safety tested this year. He also posted a 39.5″ vertical jump, an 11′08″ broad jump and a 6.87 second 3-cone drill.
Folks, those are staggering numbers that deserve attention.
I’ve spoken with teams who feel that Burnett is a lock for the middle of the second round. Based on these numbers, Burnett should have been included in my previous post — which identified five players who could be surprise first round picks.
In reality, the people who matter — NFL scouts — fully know Burnett’s impressive workout results. An estimated 20 teams were represented at the workout, including three head coaches. While Gil Brandt and the staff at NFL.com typically do a fabulous job of posting the “official” results from each workout, this one inexplicably was not reported.
ryan
April 19th, 2010
1:26 pm
I think the Falcons will be movers not sellers on draft day i think TD wants Spoon or Morgan
Barry
April 19th, 2010
3:37 pm
Hey Y’all:
It is almost that time again where “OUR FALCONS” are chopping their lips in getting the meat of this year draft. I am more than confident the Dimitrof and Coach Smith are in the draft lab cooking up some concoction that is going to make “OUR FALCONS” fly high in ‘ONE HEARTBEAT” this season. That’s right! It is almost “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!” time and we FALCON FANS, THE OWNERS, THE COACHES, THE PLAYERS, THE MEDIA, AND THE COMMUNITY are down with this draft in “ONE HEARTBEAT!! In fact, WE ARE “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!”.
I believe the FALCON organization will pull some great draft picks off the board to add to our already HUNGRY, AGGRESSIVE, YOUNG, NASTY, GRITTY TEAM, ON OFFENSE, SPECIAL TEAMS, AND DEFENSE. Last year the priority was DEFENSE. This year will be the same with emphasis on defense end and again nose tackle. I say nose tackle because of the injury to Peria Jerry. I fear he can go back in the injury list withone little hit on that knee. WE NEED INSURANCE AT THAT NOSE TACKLE POSITION. I like the “BIG BOY” from Alabama if he is in the draft. I believe Coach Smith can work him into something real “NASTY”. I would take him. He would be a great addition to the “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!” clan. We can never get enough of offensive linemen either this year. There are a number of excellent offensive linemen out there to draft. Our current linemen are grea, but we can always get better and “NASTIER”. The “PROCESS” continues on our march to winning the SUPER BOWL this year.
This is the time to reinforce what we have to make “OUR FALCONS” much “STRONGER” than we were last year. One thing we must not over look this yar is a great field goal kicker. We lost 3 games last year because of missed field goals in the latter end of games. We would have made the playoffs, WHERE ANYTHING CAN HAPPPEN, if those kicks were made. Nevertheless, I will let all that choosing of OUR NEW FALCONS to Dimitroff and Coach Smith. They know what their doing and where we are going as “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!”. I am looking forward to this season as is THE COACHES, THE FANS, THE MEDIA, THE PLAYERS, AND THE COMMUNITY. WE ARE “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!!” AND TOGETHER WE WILL MOBOLIZE INTO A FORCE THAT WILL WIN THE SUPER BOWL. WE WILL DO IT IN “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!!”.
LET’S GO FALCONS. LET’s DO THIS IN “ONE HEARTBEAT!!!!!
SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This ia a SECRET from a FALCON FAN. TELL EVERYBODY!!!!
………………”ONE HEARTBEAT, BABY!!!!………….
Freddie: G
April 19th, 2010
4:49 pm
Thomas will be gone long before the Falcons pick. I see him going ahead of Dez Bryant becuase of his speed and quickness and the baggage that Bryant brings.
Calvin G. Sims, Sr.
April 19th, 2010
5:34 pm
I want ‘Spoon.
Go Falcons!!!
JOEinPHX
April 19th, 2010
6:03 pm
Just checkin’ in.
screg
April 19th, 2010
7:13 pm
You dont draft a center who played in a spread offense at 19. Besides, J.D. Walton and Matt Tennant are better. Pouncey is only considered better because of Florida’s record over his tenure there. And he deffinitely wont be starting over Dahl or Blalock. Also, I dont know why so many people here have been talking about replacing Clabo thoughout these forums. He’s one of the better lineman we have. And theyre all good. We havent given up many sacks over the past 2 seasons. ……… And we gotta get Danario Alexander.
UGA Slobberknocker
April 19th, 2010
8:36 pm
Im no draft expert and I dont doubt your logic. but do the Falcons really want to spend a first round pick on a center? That seems to be a position you can fill in the 2nd or 3rd rd..and is not a position that one can step into immediately out of college.I would rather see someone who could impact the term sooner., like 2010.
Falcon Fan in Bama
April 19th, 2010
8:47 pm
We need a DE or a safety or cb IF THEY DRAFT A CENTER WERE IN TROUBLE.They better draft a good corner or safety. a center is a waisted pick/ We need defensive secondary help not o line. I believe the falcons are looking D in this draft.
Big Ray
April 19th, 2010
8:58 pm
Albert Haynesworth is a malcontent who the Titans were lucky to get rid of. Now the Redskins are trying to get rid of him.
Hard to believe that two smart/skilled/talented coaches like Fisher and Shanahan are going to “misunderstand” the guy. He’s trouble with a capital “T”, and nowhere near worth the money. I’ll pass, and so will TD.