The Mockiavelli 1.0: A.J Green goes No. 1 overall
A.J. Green , of Summerville, S.C., won't have to travel far as the Carolina Panthers will select him No. 1 overall in the 2011 NFL draft. (Brant Sanderlin/bsanderlin@ajc.com)
Here it is, the first Mock Draft of draft season.
Most of the teams have their draft boards set going into the combine, which starts on Thursday.
They are on targeted missions for more information on players and will adjust their boards accordingly after the combine.
The Falcons are all set, too.
“We just finished our February cross-check meetings and we have, through that process, really refined our position
stacks across our draft board,” general manager Thomas Dimitroff told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “We are starting to narrow down on potential draft picks going into the combine. We feel like we are right on track where we planned on being at this point.”
Miami linebacker Marcus Robinson (56) and defensive lineman Allen Bailey (57) bring down Virginia Tech quarterback Sean Glennon in the second half. (By J. Pat Carter -- Associated Press)
The Falcons could go a couple of different directions in the first round, but given the depth at the defensive end position I have them taking Allen Bailey from Miami. More on him later.
“Those draft meetings in February are vital because we are able to move away from the generalize stack by position to a much more specific stack,” Dimitroff said. “At this point in the year, you get to a point were you feel that the pieces are really starting to come together.”
All righty then, on to Mockiavelli 1.0.
A.J. Green is the best player in the draft, so he’s going No. 1. It’s really that simple.
“The game that really caught my eye, was when he came back against Colorado,” NFL Network draft analyst Mike “On
Cam Newton, QB, Auburn: The College Park native passed for 265 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another 64 to lead the Tigers to their first national title since 1957 and a 14-0 season. The Heisman Trophy winner had a passer rating 182.05, while throwing for 2,854 yards and 30 TDs. Mark J. Terrill, Associated Press
the Money” Mayock said. “Colorado has got two NFL corners in Jimmy Smith and Jalil Brown. He came out and he had like seven catches for 118, 120 yards and two touchdowns. He dominated the game.” Check the video.
Green will interview well with teams and that will help him rise to the top of the draft.
“He’s got the best combination of height, weight and speed and he can catch the ball,” Mayock said. “I believe he’s physical enough to get off of press coverage. If you are every going to look at a wide receiver and say this is a guy that’s going to fit any offense, A.J. is the guy.”
He’ll be the first of three Georgia Bulldogs going in the first round.
Offensive lineman Clint Boling is going to Chicago with the 29th pick and Linebacker Justin Houston is going to New York Jets with the 30th pick.
THE BOOK OF BAILEY: The “Book of Bailey” is not all good.
He was inconsistent at Miami and didn’t make plays to match his athleticism.
He will have to interview well in Indianapolis and more importantly defensive line coach Ray Hamilton will have to figure out if he can motivate this kid and turn him into a stud.
He’s going to be the biggest, fastest and strongest defensive end at the combine. With his athletic ability, Bailey should put on absolute combine show.
Mike Mayock has Missouri's Blaine Gabbert as the top rated quarterbackentering the NFL scouting combine. Gabbert throws a pass during his team’s Setp. 19, 2009, game against Furman in Columbia, Mo. (The Associated Press/L.G. Patterson)
But there are some issues . . . .
“He has all of the tools,” ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay said. “It just hasn’t all come together yet. I think part of it is inconsistent effort. Sometimes you see him and he’s not going 100 miles an hour.”
OK, that’s going to be a big problem. But Hamilton can fix it.
“But I also think part of it is his instincts and consistently knowing what he wants to do in certain situations,” McShay said. “He’s played different positions. That could factor into it, that he hasn’t really settled into what he’s doing. He’s struggled sometimes getting off blocks.”
The Falcons will likely view him as a scheme fit at left end.
“I think he could be a good player in the NFL, I just don’t think its all come together,” McShay said. “He has to continue to work and be willing to pay the price in order to get there. If he does, he could wind up being a steal in the second round.”
He could be a steal at 27 in the first, too.
AJC’s 2011 Mockiavelli 1.0
Staff writer D. Orlando Ledbetter projects the first round:
1. Carolina: A.J. Green, WR, Georgia: They get Jimmy Clausen a weapon and look to trade Steve Smith.
2. Denver: Da’Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson: They go for the elite pass rusher.
3. Buffalo: Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn: Chan Gailey elects to take on this disruptive force to anchor his defense.
4. Cincinnati: Julio Jones, WR, Alabama: Bye-bye T.O. and OchoCinco. They can pair Jones with Jordan Shipley, Jerome Simpson and tight end Jermaine Gresham in the passing game.
5. Arizona: Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama: Some have him rated over Fairley.
6. Cleveland: Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU: With Peterson and Joe Haden the Browns will have their best cornerback tandem since Hanford Dixon and Frank Minnifield.
7. San Francisco: Cam Newton, QB, Auburn: The Alex Smith experience is officially over. Newton will face some scrutiny at the combine, but if he is frank with teams, he’ll be the top QB selected.
8. Tennessee: J.J. Watt, DE, Wisconsin: “I’m very impressed with J.J. Watt from Wisconsin,” Mayock said.
9. Dallas: Von Miller, LB, Texas A&M: The Cowboys get some help for their front seven.
10. Washington: Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri: “On the Money” Mayock has Gabbert rated as the top quarterback in the draft.
11. Houston: Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska: They have to improve the worst secondary in the league.
12. Minnesota: Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas: I can’t imagine the conversation between Bill Musgrave and Bobby Petrino over this one. Hey they are professionals and will work it out.
13. Detroit: Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College: The Lions get quarterback Matthew Stafford some protection.
14. St. Louis: Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina: It seems like the Rams have been drafting defensive linemen for the last decade.
15. Miami: Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama: They get Ingram to help the aging backfield.
16. Jacksonville: Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa: They get a bookend for Tyson Alualu.
17. New England: Nate Solder, OT, Colorado: The Patriots’ line is starting to show come cracks.
18. San Diego: Akeem Ayers, OLB, UCLA: Larry English (remember him) has been a bust.
19. New York Giants: Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois: They fortify their defensive front.
20. Tampa Bay, Cam Heyward, DE, Ohio State: “Just put their bowl game,” Mayock said. “He dominated that game. He was phenomenal against Arkansas.”
21. Kansas City: Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin: Their offensive line was not up to playoff standards last season.
22. Indianapolis: Tyron Smith, OT, UCLA: They get Smith in order to improve Peyton Manning’s protection. He took too many hits last season.
23. Philadelphia: Brandon Harris, CB, Miami: Harris will come up in run support and the Eagles are getting very thin at the position.
24. New Orleans: Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue: He’s one of those super motor guys.
25. Seattle: Jake Locker, QB, Washington: Matt Hasselbeck won’t play forever. The Seahawks go with the local legend who’ll eventually compete with Charlie Whitehurst for the starting job.
26. Baltimore: Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado: They address a need.
27. Atlanta: Allen Bailey, DE, Miami: See above!
28. New England: Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri: They get some more help for the young defense.
29. Chicago: Clint Boling, OL, Georgia: Offensive line coach Mike Tice worked wonders with the offensive line last season.
30. New York Jets: Justin Houston, OLB, Georgia: The Jets need another pass rusher as Jason Taylor is getting old and Vernon Gholston’s hasn’t panned out.
31. Pittsburgh: Mike Pouncey, G, Florida: He joins his brother and the twins anchor the line for the next decade.
32. Green Bay: Stephen Paea, DT, Oregon State: They always go with the biggest, baddest and meanest dude left on the board. That’s Paea, even though they have B.J. Raji.
ON THE FRINGE: Aaron Williams, CB, Texas; Marcus Cannon, OL, TCU; Christian Ballard, DE, Iowa; Titus Young, W, Boise State; Torrey Smith, WR, Maryland; Kyle Rudolph, TE, Notre Dame; Danny Watkins, OL, Baylor; Cam Jordan, DE, California; Martrez Wilson, LB, Illinois and Rahim Moore, S, UCLA.
–D. Orlando Ledbetter, The Atlanta Falcons beat blog
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146 comments Add your comment
isproab
February 18th, 2011
8:11 am
I’ve thought this since A.J. Green decided to go pro. He is without a doubt a #1 overall pick. The QB’s available have too many questions in my opinion. Cam Newton, can he have the same success at the NFL level? Fairley seems to have come out of nowhere, so immediately I’m skeptical. Not saying those guys will not be good players, but A.J. Green is ready to step in and be somebody’s #1.
jg
February 18th, 2011
8:13 am
first and don’t care–go falcons!
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2011
8:22 am
If there has been one constant in the draft over the last ten years, it has been that if a QB doesn’t go #1 overall, there will be a damn good reason. Only twice in the last 15 years has a QB not gone in the top 3. Teams with high picks will find a reason to justify spending it on a QB whether or not that QB’s talent dictates he should be picked that high. I’d be really surprised to see Cam Newton slip past Arizona, and I really think he’s going to end up goin #1 overall unless he absolutely bombs at the combine.
SimpleDawg
February 18th, 2011
8:28 am
I don’t Allen Bailey as the first round pick. I’d rather have Justin Houston if we’re drafting a pass rusher.
Miami players with questionable desire and attitude are poison….kinda like Va. Tech players…..they’re usually more trouble than they’re worth.
BYRDDAWG
February 18th, 2011
8:28 am
GO AJ……WOOF WOOF WOOF
CJ
February 18th, 2011
8:28 am
Carolina used two 3rd round picks and a 6th round pick on WRs last year. I don’t see them doing it again, especially since they feel like they are set with Gettis and LaFell. They are definitely taking the DE from just up the road in Clemson, just like they took the Tar Heel DE first in 2002.
Any Mock Draft outside of this state wouldn’t have AJ Green going #1.
Sid
February 18th, 2011
8:31 am
I think Carolina goes QB, Falcons 3rd string, Billy Joe Wilson is better than Clausen.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 18th, 2011
8:32 am
Najeh: Delete. Not taking that madness from you. Had 27 of 32 first round picks last year.
SimpleDawg: I understand that. I think he’s a better system fit. That’s why I have Houston going to a 3-4 team.
CJ: I understand that rationale. After the combine, everybody will see the light on A.J. Green being the top pick.
SOUTH GA DAWG FAN
February 18th, 2011
8:34 am
I wish the falcons would take Pouncey and work on the defense with a free agent we don’t have much luck with 1st round D picks.
Travis McGee
February 18th, 2011
8:35 am
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Wildgator
February 18th, 2011
8:35 am
This year’s number one pick is a real toss up, but I don’t think AJ Green is worthy of a #1 pick. I have seen him give up in several games over the years for uga, and I am a Gator fan. He is good, but he could have been great. Side note – I still think he got a raw deal about the jersey – when other school players, nevermind, GO GATORS!
mountain_jim
February 18th, 2011
8:36 am
Deep draft in DE’s. Hope we finally draft a good one again!
Travis McGee
February 18th, 2011
8:38 am
Wow! Three Dawgs in the first round. And, a terrible season. So what does that tell you about the coaching staff?
steeldawg
February 18th, 2011
8:41 am
DOL, It sounds like Allen Bailey is already on the team. His name is Lawrence Sidbury. We need somebody that is ready to play, not another project.
Falcons Fanatic
February 18th, 2011
8:41 am
I agree that DE is a major need but I dont agree with going with that kid.I say we either take Baldwin, Young, or Smith for WR or if Rahim Moore is still available take him because he could play safety and corner.You have to be a fool if you think we would take him if he really hasnt produced in college.
3 1st round draft picks
February 18th, 2011
8:42 am
yet a 6-7 season. how does Richt do it?
AIRDAWG
February 18th, 2011
8:43 am
Just what we need a project.That was the old falcons.
jerry
February 18th, 2011
8:44 am
It would be nice to see a Falcon rival ,namely Carolina, draft Green and team him with Clausen. What a waste.
Trooper Taylor's Backwards Hat
February 18th, 2011
8:46 am
AJ never gave up in any game, wild gator. Unfortunately I’ve watched them all…
UGASlobberknocker
February 18th, 2011
8:51 am
After reading this, I guessed that it would take about 10 posts fro someone to try and hijack the subject matter and turn it into a Richt rant. I was wrong, it took 12.
BILLY JACK
February 18th, 2011
8:51 am
PLEASE DRAFT HOUSTON AND NOT BAILEY.
bjohnDawg
February 18th, 2011
8:54 am
SteelDawg….you are correct sir.
If there is not a DE ready now to play. Go to the OL side and get a Pouncey. Or trade up for a need.
But this team really needs to get away from a project player in the 1st round of this draft.
Sid
February 18th, 2011
8:55 am
Just one RB in the first round…………..?? If that premier RB is still out there @ #27 should we take him? I love Norwood but his being so prone to injury may not be worth the roster spot.
Check out this article on Allen Baily from when he was in high school.
http://tinyurl.com/4auoz2w
Fairly will be an NFL problem child, Haynesworth-esq……….., TO selfish. Meangelo ego maniacal.
Hmmmmmmm
February 18th, 2011
8:55 am
A J Green is NO number 1 pick….
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The Ghost of Wally Butts
February 18th, 2011
8:58 am
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CamJordan
February 18th, 2011
9:00 am
DOL. You may have have gotten 27 of 32 correct last yeat, but you will DEFINITELY miss by not having Cameron Jordan in the 1st round. In fact, he will be a top 20 pick. Allen Bailey may not even get drafted until the 3rd round. He is an incredible athlete, but only an average football player. I would take Jabaal Sheard, the other PITT DE, over Allen Bailey if both were available in the 2ND round. Allen Bailey is way overrated. I’m sure Mike Mayock would agree.
mike
February 18th, 2011
9:00 am
WR with a #1?? Too much $$$ unless a rookie wage scale comes into play. Also, name the last highly drafted DE to pan out in the NFL. I can only think of busts. Check out tampa bay and the jags success with that position. Fast in college is not fast in the NFL
RomeDawg
February 18th, 2011
9:04 am
If I were a GM, AJ Green would EASILY be the number 1 pick. He is going to dominate for years to come. Wait and see! Also, ever notice how players who don’t have the motor in college never work out too well in the NFL. Bailey would be a huge bust if taken in the first round. Dimitroff is too smart for that.
DC
February 18th, 2011
9:11 am
Hard for a Wide out to dominate if you dont have a QB…does a GT kid that got drafted by the Lions ring a bell…Great Wide out..but can’t shine unless you have a great QB
1eyedJack
February 18th, 2011
9:12 am
“He has all of the tools,” ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay said. “It just hasn’t all come together yet. I think part of it is inconsistent effort. Sometimes you see him and he’s not going 100 miles an hour.”
Sounds ominously like Aundray Bruce.
Tyler
February 18th, 2011
9:12 am
I’m not a Georgia fan but I think Green might be the best talent and safest pick in the draft. But Carolina needs someone to throw to him before they pick a WR high in the draft. I see them picking Bowers. If the first 26 picks of the draft play out like DOL thinks it will I see the Falcons picking Aldon Smith, Houston, Cam Jordan or maybe a WR before Bailey.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 18th, 2011
9:12 am
CAM JORDAN: There are going to 8 or 9 DEs go in the first round. Here’s Mike Mayock’s top 5.
DEFENSIVE ENDS:
1. Da’Quan Bowers – Clemson (CLEM) JR
2. Robert Quinn – North Carolina (UNC) JR
3. J.J. Watt – Wisconsin (WIS) JR
4. Adrian Clayborn – Iowa (IOWA) SR
5. Cameron Jordan – Cal (CAL) SR
AlphaDawg
February 18th, 2011
9:13 am
WildGator…I’ve watched every game AJ ever played in…which games did you see him give up in?
Musa
February 18th, 2011
9:13 am
Why would the falcons put themselves in a situation like they did with Jamal Anderson. We dont need anoth lineman that doesnt play hard ALL THE TIME. Get a guy that you know is going to WORK ALL THE TIME.
AlphaDawg
February 18th, 2011
9:17 am
#1 MUSA…Hayward or Jordan…damn, there maybe 3 Cam’s to go in the 1st round, 2 of which are GA boys and neither played for UGA
CamJordan
February 18th, 2011
9:18 am
DOL. I know about Mike Mayock’s top 5 DE list. Cam Jordan will definitely be 1 of the 8 or 9 DE’s drafted in the 1st round.
Mocking your Mock
February 18th, 2011
9:20 am
Did you just throw darts at names? Cam Jordan’s not a 1st rounder? The Falcons draft players with high character- not laziness. Mallet is not a first round pick. JJ Watt is not a top ten pick. Aldon Smith is a top 15 pick. Stephen Paea just blew out his knee, making him a middle 2nd rounder at best. Green Bay is likely to take an offensive lineman also. Lastly, I know DOB you are just trying to stir the pot with the Boling pick. He is more than likely a 3rd round pick.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 18th, 2011
9:20 am
CamJordan: No doubt. The 3-4 teams are going to jumble the board though.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
February 18th, 2011
9:21 am
By most accounte I have read Fairley or Bowers is going to Carolina so that is an interesting twist. It would help sell some tickets for the franchise also, bringing in a kid either way with some local ties, Bowers or Greene. My thought is though they go inside and take Fairley.
Also- with the seemingly safe routes the Falcons take when evaluating and drafting players with high charachter/work ethic wouldn’t you see that pick as a huge risk at a big time need for them? Could be Houston part II if it doesn’t play out right.
leestrenth
February 18th, 2011
9:21 am
The Falcons need to draft Titus Young WR from Boise State with the 27th pick…No Brainer!!!!!
oldmike
February 18th, 2011
9:21 am
DOL: Is there any scenario in which the Falcons trade up to get a better impact player for their O or D?
TheYankeesWin
February 18th, 2011
9:22 am
mike – the last DE to pan out would be Mario Williams to Houston #1 overall in 2006, Tamab Hali was #20 that same year and he has been decent. Chris Long from 2008 hasn’t lived up to #2 overall but he has been first round good.
Lowcountry Bulldawg
February 18th, 2011
9:23 am
—-Less the E after AJ. Guess I had David on the brain—–
Fish Bisch
February 18th, 2011
9:33 am
What is a Mockiavelli?
shaggy
February 18th, 2011
9:37 am
Betcha Cam Newton goes to Arizona or maybe Carolina takes him first and trades Clausen. He has too much talent and athleticism to stay around until SF.
WDE
February 18th, 2011
9:37 am
I’ll be honest, if I’m an NFL team I take Julio over AJ because he’s stronger, more physical, and a better blocker. The NFL is going to be putting a premium on blocking WR’s, and quite frankly the media guide lies tremendously about AJ’s weight. He’s fast and good on his routes, just not sure he’s as balanced as Julio. The only problem you can have with Julio is that he’s battled injuries, which is something to consider. But assuming he’s healthy, I’d take him.
JB
February 18th, 2011
9:39 am
Ya know, before the previous season started, there was a yellow maggot went by KP, maybe) who was saying that they’d not only beat us but that AJG wouldn’t be a top 10 pick. Oh well…
HBTD!!!
AlphaDawg
February 18th, 2011
9:52 am
WDE…you draft receivers in the top of the 1st round to catch the ball not block… and JJ drops a lot of passes…and AJ is decent enough blocking…as a receiver you don’t have to lay the wood like Ward to be an effective blocker all you have to do is get in the way. And i’ve meet AJ he’s every bit of 210 to 215 the media guide says. He’s 6′4″ or 6′5″ and nothing but lean muscle.
Wildgator
February 18th, 2011
9:54 am
@ AlphaDawg, and Trooper’s Taylor – AJ is good but not great. What’s the difference between him and Fred Gibson, or Reggie Brown, or Terrance Edwards. And a game in particular where I remember watching him give up (I was at the game) was in JAX 2 years ago. The game was early, and you all where still in the game. Stafford threw a interception at like Florida’s 20 to Haden, Green gave up on the play/chase and someone else pushed Haden out of bounce at UGA’s 10-15. After that play, he wasn’t the same in the game. What did he do in this/last years game as well? What about the Auburn game? Again, not trying to take anything away from him, he should go in the first round, but I don’t think he is #1 worthy. In tough matchups, he tends to fade away.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 18th, 2011
9:55 am
Fish Bisch: A cool nickname for the Mock Draft.
Omnipotent One
February 18th, 2011
9:56 am
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!
AJ will not be #1…his questionable morals (i.e. illegally selling used athletic gear for money) will put him outside of the Top 5. UGA draftees from the Richt period have proven to be “soft” by NFL standards (i.e. Matthew Stafford). This perception doesn’t help AJ any.
AJ is definitely no CJ……
Ron D
February 18th, 2011
9:56 am
Love A.J. Green’s game, demeanor, smarts and seems to be a great guy. Just don’t think he is a great fit in Carolina. It will be okay if he drops to a team that will be better suited for him or a team trades up to get him. Don’t go to Cincy!!! Can St. Louis or Arizona step up????
4th and Long Gone
February 18th, 2011
9:59 am
AJ may be the safest pick in the draft, but taking a wide receiver as the first pick in the draft is crazy. I don’t believe it will happen, unless AJ agrees to a contract similar to the 5 pick taken. I am not really sure I would even take a wide receiver that high. Calvin Johnson is good, but not sure he was worth as high of pick as he was taken.
As for the Falcons, I don’t think they will take anyone who has talent, but not the motivation. Sounds too much like Jamaal Anderson (or way back, Andre Bruce).
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 18th, 2011
10:00 am
Mocking your Mock: Do your homework before trying to Mock the Mock. Solder is OT. http://www.cubuffs.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=600&ATCLID=233777.
Akeem Ayers is a beast from UCLA. Come strong or stay at home. http://www.uclabruins.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/ayers_akeem00.html
Najeh Davenpoop
February 18th, 2011
10:02 am
Lighten up dude, it was just a Tupac reference, nothing offensive. You’re like the KGB compared to the other AJC blogs.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 18th, 2011
10:05 am
oldmike: Don’t have a handle on trade scenarios yet. Trade rumors will start flying after the combine. Patriots have a lot of picks (3 in top 33) and we’ll need to watch them since Belichick and Dimitroff are tight.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 18th, 2011
10:09 am
Omnipotent One: I know where you’re coming from. But I also know what it’s like to be broke in college. I use to have get through the weekend on $5 back in the day. Bad Black Label beer and Church’s chicken was like Champagne and Lobster.
Ticketman87
February 18th, 2011
10:13 am
People need to do a bit more research on Bailey. He didn’t play DE his whole career. They’d have him playing DT a week then the next 3 weeks he’s at DE. Another lineman would go down and he’d go back to DT. He’d didn’t really have the luxury to benefit from playing his true position his whole career and that doesn’t include the double teams. I don’t hear hype about other DE’s in the draft beating double teams week in and week out. Bailey will be a stud.
Falconsfan13
February 18th, 2011
10:19 am
I’d much rather the Falcons take Cameron Jordan, he’s a much better DE than Allen Bailey, in the top 3 of this draft!!!!!! Cam Jordan is a beast, and we need a stud like him on the line!!!!!
nash
February 18th, 2011
10:20 am
I don’t see the falcons taking a DE with a bad attitude and a questionable work ethic in the first round. The Pouncey brother that stood up to those lazy freshmen is another question all together especially considering the fact that there are three o linemen that enter free agency this year.
Chipload
February 18th, 2011
10:22 am
Hey D-Led! Did you just call Bobby Petrino a professional? Yeah, a professional quitter!
Trooper Taylor's Backwards Hat
February 18th, 2011
10:26 am
WDE- have to disagree. The packers and saints (last 2 super bowl champs) didnt win because they were going 4 and 5 wide with a bunch of good blockers.
NFL is a quarterback league. Gotta have some playmakers to toss it to.
Falcons Fan
February 18th, 2011
10:32 am
Orlando can we speculate about free agents and late round pick ups?
I would like to see Atlanta get Darren Sproles to replace Norwood. He’s more versatile and has big time dual threat potential. He’s not an every down back but that’s not what Atlanta needs. I know he won’t be cheap but it would be money well spent IMO.
If Atlanta doesn’t give Kris Durham a long look to replace Finneran then something is wrong. Durham has a great attitude, size, soft hands and can climb the ladder.
BYRDDAWG
February 18th, 2011
10:37 am
Omni, your stud CJ didn’t even have 100 total yards against the DAWGS in his 3 yrs!!!!! Come on about the questionable morals- all he did was sell his bowl jersey on ebay not his soul…..Man up!
Falcons Fan
February 18th, 2011
10:43 am
Real Falcon is real stupid. AJ Green will make an impact right away. A team would need someone as pathetic as well you at QB for Green to not be rookie of the year.
Falcons Fan
February 18th, 2011
10:46 am
If you are looking for a WR who is a mistake to pick in the first round, it’s Julio Jones.
dawgfacedboy
February 18th, 2011
10:49 am
Love AJ, by far the best receiver in lifeltime at UGA (32 yrs). THat being said, the Panthers can’t take him 1st. Bowers or Fairley can have a much bigger impact than AJ can. There are 5 more D players on “the fringe” above so they would move to early 2nd round picks and could begin to repair their D.
Unless the Panthers are planning on being the worst team again and plan on drafting Luck next year. This is also very possible.
USMC DAWG
February 18th, 2011
10:52 am
All these first round picks the last 3-5 years, and possibly two #1 picks in the last three. What the hell is wrong with Richt and his staff?
Mocking your Mock
February 18th, 2011
10:55 am
This league is about Quarterbacks. Wide Receivers are a dime a dozen. You have to have somebody to get the ball to the receiver. That makes it hard for AJ to win ROY. I’ll admit he has a chance if Palmer is throwing him the rock.
Die Hard Falcon
February 18th, 2011
10:55 am
Wow, lot’s of animosity in here. I don’t think Carolina will go WR w/ the #1 pick, even if he’s the best player. I see them going w/ either Bowers, Fairley, or Dareus. I hope the Falcons go w/ Torrey Smith unless someone who should go much higher drops in their lap for some reason; like Julio Jones, or Castonzo, or Clayborn. I don’t see any of those guys falling to us, I wouldn’t mind seeing us trade up if the deal is right, like trade w/ Pats for #18 pick and jump ahead and get someone on the board we want if we only have to give up a 3rd or something. I think we need only a few players to be ready, we don’t have to use all picks, we’ve built a team and need to do like the Jets did 2 years ago, they traded up for Sanchez, then traded up for Shonne Green, two players they wanted and let the other picks go to get them, they’ve been to 2 consecutive AFC Championships since. When you’re almost ready you just have to go for the difference-makers to get what we need, if the right deal comes along trade up even higher if you can get a true playmaker. I still say we should at least nose around to the Texans about Mario Williams, there’s talk about if or where he’ll fit in the 3-4 scheme, maybe the Texans deal him for our first and another pick and JA98 (a better 3-4 guy), it’s worth checking out.
GO Falcons!!!
Mocking your Mock
February 18th, 2011
10:59 am
I honestly see the Panthers trading down. They are going to be terrible again this year anyway. Draft Luck with the first pick next year.
ken herock
February 18th, 2011
11:14 am
There won’t be any trades allowed (even of just daft picks) if there’s a lockout still going on. It’ll just a straight up draft. Hope that’s not the case.
Pago Pago Dawg
February 18th, 2011
11:15 am
How many top round drafts from UGA, and how many SEC titles? Interesting and sad facts.
YardDawg
February 18th, 2011
11:33 am
It’s kinda sickening that we had all of these current and future NFL first rounders and starters (Stafford, Knowshon, MoMass, A Allen, now these three, and I’m probably missing some) and the ‘08 team lost three games.
Some team will get a real gem if they draft Kris Durham in the later rounds. Good hands, crisp routes, and speedy enough – I hate to think what our record would have been without him last season.
dawgfacedboy
February 18th, 2011
12:14 pm
Oimpotentone- is it because Stafford is soft or because he was drafted by the first winless franchise in NFL history? He spends 2/3 of the game on his back and there is only so many times you can have a 300 lb lineman falling on you.
He should’ve taken the Elway/Manning approach and refused to sign there. The best he can hope for is to play out his exsisting contract and go sign with someone else.
dawgfacedboy
February 18th, 2011
12:16 pm
Pago and Yarddawg- good points. They are points that have been made plenty of times but they are valid nonetheless. Hopefully the coaching changes yield different results otherwise their is still 1 more coach that will need to be gotten rid of.
waynester
February 18th, 2011
12:26 pm
Bailey just isn’t the type of player that T Dimitroff will put up with. Yes, he has some versatility (which we like) but he is inconsistent in both effort and results(which we don’t). By now, we all know the type of guys TD/MS are looking for. Seniors, team captains,self starters,high work ethic/character, fast and urgent. Dimitroff goes out of his way to repeat this formula to whomever will listen, yet folks seem to be surprised when he goes out and gets men who fit that description. I won’t even begin to argue about AJ Green and who will go #1 as it won’t affect our draft one way or another, and there’s no way I would entertain the idea of trading UP, period. Trading DOWN is the way to keep building for the future….
Jimmy Crack
February 18th, 2011
12:47 pm
Sorry DOL, you da man but Mr. Dimitroff will take the best WR available and then either go free agent (my preference) on a DE or 3-4 OLB, or grab two of the best available DEs from the middle rounds (a la Belichick).
Look for us to take a top lineman (center?) in the 2nd round. Mark it!
FACTS
February 18th, 2011
1:09 pm
Well just a few days ago when you did the story about AJ signing with an agent you also talked about them maybe moving up for AJ. Fans went crazy saying he was not worth trading up for. I for one hope your no. 1 pick does come true, so some of the dumb fans on here will eat crow. I also am so sick and tired of hearing people keep screaming, for these so called “can’t miss” 1st round defensive picks. Our defense has been a work in progress every yr since 98″, so with that in mind take the best available athlete with your first pick.
The U
February 18th, 2011
1:11 pm
Carolina picking AJ is like owning a speedboat and living in Vegas, why ? They have more pressing issues than WR.
FACTS
February 18th, 2011
1:14 pm
@ waynester
Sorry dude, but if Dimitroff keeps losing playoff games it won’t matter who he wants to put up with!
mcb
February 18th, 2011
1:25 pm
Not a chance A.J. Green goes #1 overall. Not a question of talent, as he may be the most talented player, but Carolina has far greater needs in rebuilding than wide receiver, defensive line is probably where they will look. As an organization they’ve had much more success identifying and drafting top D-line talent and also receieved little production from a lot of receivers from the first two rounds (Colbert, Jarrett, Edwards, LaFell) lately.
MaxxFalcon
February 18th, 2011
1:41 pm
The Panthers are not taking AJ Green, they have good wideouts and need help at QB and DL. Wouldn’t be surprised to see them take Fairley after watching what Suh did this past year. Allen Bailey? Mayock said he would be a steal in the 2nd round, which means he would be a reach in the 1st round, not a steal in the 1st round as you somehow worked out in your head. DOL you are clueless when it comes to the draft!
waynester
February 18th, 2011
1:48 pm
FACTS
The jury’s still out on TD “high character” approach and whether we need to focus less on off field issues when it comes to acquiring players–the fact remains, however, that this IS our GM’s MO. When it comes down to a choice between 2 equally talented guys, he’s going for the type of player I listed earlier. It’s not a question of what I think about Bailey–he just doesn’t fit TD’s self-described formula….
Truly study the game of football, the trends, and what's going on.
February 18th, 2011
1:55 pm
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Truly study the game of football, the trends, and what's going on.
February 18th, 2011
1:56 pm
Talent = PRODUCTION.
Falcons Fan
February 18th, 2011
2:02 pm
Carolina should trade down and get players or more picks to fill the many holes they have.
Ryan Mullet at 12?!! This huge arm no brain prima donna could very well end up being the next Ryan Leaf.
Paul N Destin
February 18th, 2011
2:06 pm
How can Jake Locker be a 1st round selection? Lot of talent to select from before I would take Locker.
Falcons Fan
February 18th, 2011
2:08 pm
Whoever Atlanta takes in the first round I just hope they select someone that can stay injury free and get substantial playing time early. It seems like we have had too many 1st rounders made of glass the last few years.
Iceman
February 18th, 2011
2:15 pm
Carolina has bigger concerns than WR. I say AJ is picked by Cincinnati…which is unfortunate in way, since they have the cheapest, dumbest owner in the league.
ugab
February 18th, 2011
2:18 pm
A.J. is the best to come through Athens
WilliamG
February 18th, 2011
2:23 pm
I’m surprised that Ryan Mallet didn’t make the list – I understand that character issues and his performance in the bowl didn’t help, but still – other than his footwork – he seems the prototype NFL quarterback.
A.J. finished the drill by running out of bounds
February 18th, 2011
2:33 pm
A.J. is not the best to come through Athens.
A flashy player with UNFLASHY stats.
A.J. finished the drill by running out of bounds
February 18th, 2011
2:39 pm
I hope Green is drafted by the Buffalo Bills and freezes his A.J. off.
Robert
February 18th, 2011
2:52 pm
Patriots wont use the 17th overrall pick on a offensive linemen.. they will draft a defensive end.. 1. they need help at that posistion and 2. Belichick has had the best luck at drafting offensive linemen.. he can draft them anywhere and they work.
IceFan
February 18th, 2011
3:10 pm
Clint Boling in the first round??? You have gone off the deep end.
TommyP
February 18th, 2011
3:17 pm
Dimitroff is smarter than to take Bailey. Some GMs are wowed by the measurables at the combine….i.e. Al Davis.
Dimitroff drafts football players. Allen Bailey is not a football player.
Looks like Tarzan, plays like Jane.
He maxed out in high school and that’s why he dominated in high school…he was so much bigger/stronger than everyone. In college, everyone caught up.
MountainDawg
February 18th, 2011
3:23 pm
DOL, I like your call on the Bengals drafting Jones & ditching the twin buffoons. Shipley is a stud at WR & has loads of talent.
I think Boilermaker DE Kerrigan may go higher. He’s more than just “high motor”, he’s a heck of an athlete. IMO, he’s the 2nd best DE in the draft (to Bowers).
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 18th, 2011
3:53 pm
MountainDawg: Thanks my friend.
IceFan: Clint Boling is a BEAST! What are you talking about?
PaulWDestin: You might be right on Locker. He’s athletic, but he didn’t impress me in their bowl game.
TommyP
February 18th, 2011
3:55 pm
Locker has bust written all over him. Will take a great QB coach to develop him for the NFL game.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 18th, 2011
4:12 pm
MaxxFalcons: Clueless was a movie. D. Led was 27 of 32 last year in the first round.
Moss
February 18th, 2011
4:29 pm
Dang, #1 pick, and Aaron Murray couldn’t beat a single winning team with AJ Green on the field? What a waste of talent!
26.2
February 18th, 2011
4:44 pm
I think AJ has Hall of Fame ability and, despite a single lack of judgement, has his head in the game. Dimitrof rates himself as a better “drafter” than he actually is. Baker and Jerry are not 1st round players. Also can anyone tell me the impact of Robert James, William Middleton or Spencer Adkins. To me he often tries to outsmart other GM’s with finding an obscure diamond in the rough. Certainly Dimitrof has had some hits with DeCoud, Ryan, Lofton but he seems to really be drafting no better than most other GM’s.
nash
February 18th, 2011
5:03 pm
Ha DOL you always tal about the first round but what about the rest of the draft? I like the idea of bring in a guy from the Ga Islands but come on………DOL come on………..
PMC
February 18th, 2011
5:13 pm
Isn’t Ryan Mallet basically a white Daunte Culpepper?
ATL FAN
February 18th, 2011
5:37 pm
LOL someones a Niners fan… DOL!!!
D. Orlando Ledbetter
February 18th, 2011
5:42 pm
PMC: What does being white have to do with it? He can sling the ball when nobody is close to hitting him.
ATL FAN: Who?
Nash: You can’t follow the reasoning on picking Bailey? He could be great. Not good. But great. Falcons have a lot of good. They need some GREAT. You are gambling on GREATNESS with this pick. He could be playmaker. The Falcons need playmakers.
BYRDDAWG
February 18th, 2011
5:45 pm
Ryan Mallet reminds me of Ryan Leaf……1st rd BUST!!!!!!
hbcuclassics
February 18th, 2011
6:10 pm
Black College Football Hall of Fame – Class of 2011
* Rosey Brown, OL, Morgan
* Earl Banks, Coach, Morgan
* Lem Barney, DB, Jackson
… * Mel Blount, DB, Southern
* Willie Davis, DL, Grambling
* “Bullet” Bob Hayes, WR/KR, FAMU
* Joe Kendall, QB, Kentucky St
* Art Shell, OL, Md Eastern Shore
* Doug Williams, QB, Grambling
* Willie Jeffries, Coach, SC St/Howard
hbcuclassics.com
ATL FAN
February 18th, 2011
6:21 pm
You have Cam dropping down to the Niners… only in their fan’s dream world would that happen
Foosballs
February 18th, 2011
6:40 pm
No way AJ goes #1. Bank it.
He was an amazing college receiver, no doubt, but AJ will be playing in Ohio.
robertussen
February 18th, 2011
6:48 pm
aj green of summerville high and robert quinn of fort dorchester are high rivals. and quinns heath issues may drop him to where the falcons can draft him. im a summerville high grad but i know DE is what we really need and quinn is a good one. he almost didnt make it to college because of a brain anourism and no college other than north carolina would take him.
BornADawg
February 18th, 2011
7:02 pm
Why would the Falcons want to regress and take a chance on a draft pick they know already has issues? From what I’m reading, in addition to not getting off of his blocks, it sounds as if he has all the skills need but just not as committed as he could be. IMHO, that tranlates into attitude issues. Why subject the locker room to this type of player? One need to look no further than the Redskins or Bengals to understand what I mean. I would much rather see the Falcons draft a player who wants to be a team player. I know we need DE help but, just saying…
Paddy O
February 18th, 2011
7:19 pm
I don’t see this guy being self motivated enough. If Kerrigan drops, we might opt for him. Otherwise, even in DOL’s layout, I’d prefer the 3 guys AFTER Bailey to Bailey himself; I highly doubt Kerrigan drops, so we need an impact player (RB, WR, LB, S) – I think we draft LeShore or Torrey Smith. Now, if Pouncy, Carimi or Solder are available, they would be priority 1A after Kerrigan.
Derek
February 18th, 2011
7:23 pm
If UGA has 3 1st round draft picks it’s going to make me even more pissed at Richt. The talent level Georgia has had and the outcome of each season is inexcusable.
warthog
February 18th, 2011
8:05 pm
If we have a “black” Hall of Fame, can we have a White Hall of Fame???
Runnin With The Dawgs
February 18th, 2011
9:43 pm
We’ve already got 5 – DE’s ! Why are we going with Allen Bailey? I would skip over Bailey and take Justin Houston. Houston would do a lot of good where we need a lot of help.
SE Dawg Fan
February 18th, 2011
10:22 pm
Allan Bailey is from our neighboring county, and scuttlebutt has it that he didn’t go to UGA because it was too cold in Athens. Well, I tell you it was not a good reason for him to go to Miami. Living on Sapelo Island and having to take the ferry each morning and afternoon to school from his home island made Allan a determined young man. Sorry his stint wasn’t as good as it should have been at Miami, but I think his internal/family work ethic will make him a star. I do think he should have been a Dawg, but as a coastal GA person, I wish him the very best.
SE Dawg Fan
February 18th, 2011
10:26 pm
Hey Derek,
Those guys weren’t that good prior to playing for UGA. They did learn something there, although there were no championships.
Hawes
February 18th, 2011
10:27 pm
No way the Falcons pick an “athlete” over a football player. With your draft board, they pick Houston.
Snoop Dawg
February 19th, 2011
12:07 am
Exhibit number 2008: Why couldn’t Richt win a National Championship with what was in effect an NFL team at UGA? Just think of the raw talent on that team. Because of his incompetence, these superstars played Michigan State in the Capital One bowl that year.
You Defenders, you Man Lovers of the Tan Man, what sayest you?
Snoop Dawg
February 19th, 2011
12:15 am
Folks, here’s the scoop. Murray isn’t all he’s cracked up to be. We will need a bigger and better QB if we ever want to win a championship anytime soon. But then again, Richt doesn’t have what it takes to lead the team to anything other than an overall winning record at this point. I will give him credit for hiring some good staff such as Grantham and the new Redskins guy, but in order to win a championship the head coach has to be present for duty and make some timely decisions in addition to motivating and disciplining the team. He’s a dud in all these categories.
Snoop Dawg
February 19th, 2011
12:17 am
Snoop Dawg’s squeeze has opined that his future blogs must be pithy in order to be effective. Let it be so.
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Snoop Dawg
February 19th, 2011
8:44 am
Hmmm… THREE UGA first round draft picks. Hmmmm… A losing season from Mark Richt with three first round NFL draft picks and a bucket load of 4 and 5 star talent. Why? Same reason as in 2008 when he coached a virtual NFL studded team with Stafford, Moreno and Company. Even the most stubborn and dim Mark Richt supporter in the world has to see the obvious. Mark Richt cannot coach. And the Bulldog Nation is paying him $3Million per year to disappoint…
Gratefuldawghead
February 19th, 2011
5:24 pm
Best receiver in the nation and Bo Bo is calling for a Run Up the Middle on 3rd and 20.
Brandon
February 19th, 2011
6:03 pm
This is probably the worst mock draft I’ve seen in a month.
You have the brainy and work ethic freak taking Cam Newton over Gabbert.. and you have Cam Heyward going over both Ryan Kerrigan and Aldon Smith? Why not just admit that rookie talent evaluation and mocking the draft is not your strongsuit and not try?
Najeh Davenpoop
February 19th, 2011
6:49 pm
“Isn’t Ryan Mallet basically a white Daunte Culpepper?”
He reminds me more of Byron Leftwich.
Big Ray
February 19th, 2011
7:32 pm
Allen Bailey? Not likely. Kid has “doesn’t play hard” issues. How’s he going to convince anybody in this organization that he will suddenly play hard when you hand him several million dollars?
Look at the Dimitroff regime and tell me which defensive players picked in the first 3-4 rounds had any issues playing hard? Exactly.
Big Ray
February 19th, 2011
7:34 pm
You can’t follow the reasoning on picking Bailey? He could be great. Not good. But great. Falcons have a lot of good. They need some GREAT. You are gambling on GREATNESS with this pick. He could be playmaker. The Falcons need playmakers.
I think that was what got us JA98….right?
Falcons relax
February 19th, 2011
9:37 pm
“He has all of the tools,” ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay said. “It just hasn’t all come together yet.” Come on D-Led. I get what your saying but Bailey and another DE that early isn’t the move. You were right last year. We need the “other” pouncey and rebuild the o-line for the future to grow with ryan. Biermann did good this season and was close to a lot of sacks. ITs clear TD and Smitty are taking the “LET THEM GROW” method i.e. Brent Grimes
I say give Biermann one more off-season for him to get into his prime, given IT WAS HIS 1ST YEAR STARTING ALL DOWNS. O-line and backups are key. NO SEXY PICKS…
Snoop Dawg
February 19th, 2011
11:18 pm
D Orlando Ledbetter? Are you for real? I know that people can’t control what their parents named them, but sure the D is better than that other mouthful of mush. The AJC must be very near bankruptcy at this point if they’ve hired D Orlando Ledbetter to the same sports section that once employed such greats as Magill and Bisher. Boy has the AJC taken a dive. Maybe he’s related to Cynthia Tucker…
DR. FALCON
February 20th, 2011
12:59 am
D. LED, IT SOUNDS GOOD THAT AJ GREEN WILL BE THE 1ST PICK. BUT, I THINK CAROLINA WILL TAKE EITHER FAIRLEY OR DQUAN BOWERS TO RESET THAT D-LINE. I HAVE THE FALCONS GOING WITH RYAN KERRIGAN OR THE BIG RECEIVER FROM PITT, BALDWIN.
D man
February 20th, 2011
11:36 am
Only 11 SEC players in the first round? I bet there will be more. Last year these same “experts” were saying there would only be 8 SEC players in the first round and there were a lot more than “expected”.
old man
February 20th, 2011
11:50 am
Demarco Murray in the 3rd or 4th round?
rs6204
February 20th, 2011
1:51 pm
Roll Damn Tide!!!!
heeldawg
February 20th, 2011
5:56 pm
As someone who has seen all of the many great SEC receivers this past season in person numerous times (AJ, Julio, Alshon and the whole crew at Arkansas), as well as Calvin Johnson from Tech and Dez Bryant from Okie State a couple of years ago, I think that it’s safe to say that AJ Green is the best of all of them. His speed is great, his leaping ability phenomenal and his hands are unbelievable. Is he as good a blocker as Julio? Perhaps not, but he has a God-given ability to know where his body is in space that NONE of the other receivers mentioned above have. He makes catches he simply should not make. I was sitting in the end zone in the Colorado game when he had an NFL-caliber corner all over him and he caught a TD pass one-handed falling down in the corner of the end zone. Julio doesn’t make that catch; neither does Jeffery. And AJ is solid–he’s no weakling. His stiff-arm is lethal, and he can rip the ball away from virtually any DB. So, WDE, sorry. Julio will not be taken before AJ by anyone. The NFL scouts have seen all the film. Julio Jones is a great receiver, but AJ Green is a once-in-a-decade talent. ‘Nuff said.
Jborodawg
February 20th, 2011
7:53 pm
I see Carolina picking Da’Quan Bowers 1st. Like most, I don’t see a WR going 1st.
Some of yall might be a little too quick to judge Allen Bailey just from DOL’s comments. Being a project in this case does not mean Bailey lacks character and I don’t think it means he lacks effort. He settled in nicely at DE at the end of the season. Started all 13 of Miami’s games, playing mostly as a defensive end while also moving inside on some third down situations … recorded a team-high seven sacks and 11 tackles for a loss for the second straight season … 11 tackles behind the line. He was a Lott Trophy finalist; criteria of which looks at character, not just athleticism. A Sapelo Island product who would probably love being a Falcon. I couldn’t find anything negative about him in the miamiherald.com. Teammates and coaches love him; as do most ‘Canes fans. Okay, he may not be what the Falcons want; they’ll evaluate him fairly. But he should not be thought of as an Aundray Bruce.
Jborodawg
February 20th, 2011
8:01 pm
YardDawg…I agree that someone should grab Durham. One of the best “backup” WRs ever at UGA. Could be another Finneran; a strong go-to guy in the clutch.
Captain
February 21st, 2011
12:51 am
I have to say i highly disagree with the Bailey pick for first round. He may be a 2nd or 3rd round pick. I believe wr is big need along with pass rush and secondary. We had big problem not wrapping up tackles this year. Not that players were bad but just missed assignments at times. We need somebody to compliment Roddy. I personally like Torrey Smith and Jon Baldwin. Baldwin is a beast but may have character issues. Smith reminds me of Roddy. Another talent at wr that could be a steal in 2nd round and may even be better than the two is Leonard Hankerson. As far as a beast of a DE I would love to get Kerrigan although I believe he will be long gone. None of this will really matter until after free agency signings and trades. Atlanta does have alot of money to spend to reach salary cap compared to other teams. The A-Team will figure it out.
ninja
February 22nd, 2011
1:06 am
Just a thought, but, why not see if we can sign plaxico to a non-guaranteed, incentive loaded contract. For a guy that is gonna be hungry to play, and I believe he has learned his lesson, what a tandem they could form here in the A.
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February 22nd, 2011
11:36 am
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Mike
February 22nd, 2011
11:41 am
I have seen some go with Green but you made me like the pick of Green at #1. Good mock draft. You should add it to this list: http://nlsff.com/nlsmockdraftdatabase-html/
nadaniel peek
February 22nd, 2011
12:38 pm
HOW CAN YOU JUSTIFY TAKING THE 6TH BEST PLAYER AT ANY POSITION WITH YOUR FIRST ROUND PICK?
John
February 24th, 2011
5:01 pm
Falcons Fan…..what purpose does Finneran have on the Falcons? How does this “token” receiver keep making the team? Can’t get separation from a DB…marginal receiver at best…couldn’t make most rosters in the NFL EXCEPT in Atlanta, maybe in New England (he’s a geological cultral token draftee)