LIVE CHAT: WWTDD – What will Thomas Dimitroff do?
We are in the media War Room and ready for your questions before the second day of the NFL draft starts.
FLOWERY BRANCH – Took a little time to assess the first round late last night, got a few winks, delivered a couple of lectures on the media and the justice system and then started to ponder this WWTDD question.
Given what happened in the most bizarre first round in quite a while, we have to figure out “What Will Thomas Dimitroff Do” with the 55th and 84th picks of the draft.
The first round broke beautifully for the Falcons, who have heavily scouted offensive tackles. The Falcons can practically sit back at 55 and watch as lineman slips through. Georgia’s Cordy Glenn, Stanford’s Jonathan Martin and Mississippi State’s Bobby Massie, Ohio State’s Mike Adams and Wisconsin’s Peter Konz were not selected in the first round. All were projected as potential first round picks.
The Falcons may target Adams or Martin if they are slipping and go up and get one of them. Dimitroff has made at least
Let's go eat a (blank, blank) snack!!! The media war room has some healthy snack options.
one trade in each of his past four drafts.
If the Falcons lay back at 55, California tackle Mitchell Schwartz and Midwestern State tackle/guard Amini Silatolu could still be around.
During the pre-draft process the Falcons worked out offensive tackles Schwartz, Steven Baker (East Carolina), Dennis Kelly (Purdue), Kelechi Osemele (Iowa State) and Donald Stephenson (Oklahoma).
We have a few hours until things get started. So send along your questions.
–D. Orlando Ledbetter, The Atlanta Falcons beat blog
Get instant updates on Twitter at AJCFalcons and you can join the Facebook Fan page at AJC Falcons.
Tell us what you think about the site
Customer Care »
Vacation stops, manage subscriptions and more
AJC Services
Sections
Other Editions
Visitor Agreement | Privacy Statement
© 2013 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
527 comments Add your comment
J.J.M.
April 27th, 2012
6:41 pm
if we do pick a cb he probably will be a return specialist but I wouldnt pick him till like the 5th round
bob from stone mountain
April 27th, 2012
6:42 pm
@DOB- Is it true the falcons will get a safety in 5 round, just in case thomas deccoud whiffs another season? or will they just switch dunta robinson to free safety, because we all know he is a hard hitter (ala desean jackson)?
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
6:46 pm
bob from stone mountain — It’s @DOL over here. No, they are not going to draft a safety. They’ll get a veteran free agent (cap casualty).
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
6:47 pm
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater — You are on point.
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
6:47 pm
DOL: Nice job of taking so many questions.
A lot better (and more astute) coverage this year compared to last.
Mike is back
April 27th, 2012
6:48 pm
I think TD will go with OT with his first pick.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
6:48 pm
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater — On your hypo: They really like Jacquizz. Turner has been awfully productive. I’d keep him around at the right price.
Sid
April 27th, 2012
6:48 pm
Hell, it woud be nice to take QB Cousins but jeez louise………….WE GOT NEEDS!!
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
6:49 pm
Sid – I understand that rationale.
Birrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrd Man
April 27th, 2012
6:50 pm
I guesstimate it will be just after 9:00 PM before our 55th pick. I have been drooling all week about Boykin at #55, but since the AWESOME signing of Samuels, that shouldn’t happen. Boykin would’ve been a great return man. “Coach Peyton, I dare you to kick it to me.” LOL
Zach
April 27th, 2012
6:51 pm
I want Janoris Jenkins. That guy is a stud DB, with some personal baggage, but I’d have to take a shot. Had he been a model citizen at UF, he’d have been the first CB taken this year. Too much talent to pass up on in my opinion. Go get him!!!
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
6:51 pm
If the DT Worthy of Michigan State falls far enough, I can see Dimitroff making a trade for him. Impressive kid.
bob from stone mountain
April 27th, 2012
6:52 pm
sorry DOL hahaa
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
6:52 pm
Zach: No need for corners now…we’re deep there.
Plus the Falcons avoid players with baggage like the Braves have done for all these years.
J.J.M.
April 27th, 2012
6:53 pm
why do everyone want another CB so bad. we used a 7th pick on asante thats like drafted a CB besides franks didnt play too bad last season…we are ok with DBs
ATL Krusher
April 27th, 2012
6:55 pm
I would love to see fleener here but there’s no way
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
6:56 pm
Birrrrrrrd Man — Just did the math with Mark Bradley. 7 minutes times 23 picks puts them at 9:39 to 9:41 p.m. My story has to be in by 10 p.m. Another fun night. His column is due at 9:45.
Zach
April 27th, 2012
6:57 pm
I just like the talent he has. He is a first round talent NO DOUBT. The other guy I would like to see is Lamar Miller from UM. He’s Frank Gore Jr
Gerald
April 27th, 2012
6:57 pm
Any chance we grab a QB late to replace JPW?
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
6:57 pm
TommyP — No baggage gets in the building anymore. Not even a little baggage.
Whopper Dawg
April 27th, 2012
6:58 pm
I hope he goes OLine with the first two picks.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
6:58 pm
J.J.M. – You are on point. They can skip the DBs, unless he’s a returner.
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
6:59 pm
And I agree with that premise. A few bad seeds can ruin a lot of people’s hard work. No need for that on the Falcons.
If the Falcons were to take a developmental QB, BJ Coleman anyone? Not sure where he’s being mocked in terms of round.
Falcon Fan
April 27th, 2012
6:59 pm
If they move up too far they would probably have to give up the 3rd round pick or a pick next year. I think I would just stand pat and select the best player available.
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
April 27th, 2012
7:00 pm
agreed on Turner’s price DLED but Roger’s size is what questions me. Snelling is there, but I’m thinking a younger RB this year or next. Perhaps a SEC RB?? Size, Power & Speed!!
ATLJBO
April 27th, 2012
7:00 pm
Whats up D-Led… Look out for Brandon Brooks
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
7:00 pm
I also love that Washington tackle, Ta’amu. Destroyer.
falCANS
April 27th, 2012
7:02 pm
janoris jenkins welcome to Atl!!! Expect TD to move up n the drafts
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
7:02 pm
Falcon Fan: I agree…I think a very good talent falls to the Falcons with that 2nd rounder.
Noisewater: I’d LOVE another RB but we may have too many other needs. Just give Snelling more snaps.
Sid
April 27th, 2012
7:02 pm
If I was Indy I would not take Fleener. And I would love to see Boykin a Falcon but not gonna happen. The Falcons would never take O. Charles………….just don’t think they would do it.
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
7:03 pm
I like Randle to go here.
ATL Krusher
April 27th, 2012
7:05 pm
@sid
So who are you thinking?
J.J.M.
April 27th, 2012
7:07 pm
wow stephen hill
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
7:07 pm
Cordy Glenn for Indy????
Parson Brownlow
April 27th, 2012
7:08 pm
I’d be happiest if the Falcons drafted AMINI SILATOLU. Last season showed the Falcons need to be a whole lot better in winning the battle on the line of scrimmage.
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
7:10 pm
Silatolu or Ta’amu would be nice.
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
April 27th, 2012
7:10 pm
fleener to indy!! PEOPLE!! give it up on jenkins…too much baggage & drama. last thing falcons want is another pac man jones!!
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
7:11 pm
ATLJBO — Brooks is a possibility at 55.
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
April 27th, 2012
7:11 pm
TommyP- maybe not this year, but for sure draft a RB in the 1st or 2nd rounds next year
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
7:11 pm
TommyP — Maybe Jax for Cordy.
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
7:13 pm
Ravens have a need there as well (Cordy).
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
7:14 pm
Ozzie Newsome is about the best in the biz in drafting. I really could see Cordy there. (think I’ve said that before)
mars
April 27th, 2012
7:17 pm
Wow. Is Alabama going to be able to field a team in September?
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
7:17 pm
DT for Denver, Jenkins or Lamar Miller here.
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
April 27th, 2012
7:18 pm
ravens defense continues to get nasty!!
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
7:18 pm
mars: When you sign 30 every year and they’re the top class in the nation, you reload with 5 star blue chippers.
Big Ray
April 27th, 2012
7:19 pm
John Elway looks like he could still suit up and play.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
7:20 pm
Hearing Broncos are going to take one of my Bearcats DT Wolfe.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
7:20 pm
Jerel Worthy, a certifiable bad a— kicker, is slipping.
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
7:21 pm
Look at that, DOL. I said they’d probably take a DT and you name the guy.