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
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527 comments Add your comment
Pastor Mackdaddy
April 27th, 2012
3:48 pm
do you think TD will try to move up and grab an OL named by you or will he be patient and see what falls into his lap at 55….agree round 1 played out well for the Falcons pick at 55 but some of the talent left may go quickly
TD Mike
April 27th, 2012
3:50 pm
With so many solid O-Linemen left, do you think TD trades down a few spots to pick up an extra pick?
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
3:53 pm
Pastor Mackdaddy — Adams and Martin are both worth moving up for. Just a matter of how far they slip. If they drop into the 40s, Dimitroff may strike.
Big Crimson 75
April 27th, 2012
3:54 pm
Dwayne Allen in Round 2
Kelechi Osemele in Round 3
Kirk Cousins in Round 5
Josh Chapman in Round 6
Von”Blaze” Burfict in Round 7
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
3:54 pm
TD Mike — He has traded up four times and down just once. I don’t belive he’ll go back in this draft. It’s more likely that he’ll move up.
MongoTaz
April 27th, 2012
3:59 pm
i love the idea of trading down, maybe getting back our 4th we gave cleveland in the process- but do we risk not landing one of the better TE’s still available Dwayne Allen (assuming Fleener reunites w/Luck in Indy)?
PMC
April 27th, 2012
3:59 pm
I’m feeling so good at this point I’m going to be happy with the pick almost no matter who it is. I’d just rather they not have played defense at Clemson University (undiciplined mess). Other than that, I’m pretty pleased with the options.
Pittsburg lucked into DeCastro. Perhaps a good player will fall to the Falcons as well.
PMC
April 27th, 2012
4:01 pm
With so much very good OL talent sliding into this round, I’d think they would be more apt to move up to snag a particular player. I really like our talent overall much better today than I did 2 weeks ago.
I’d feel better if we could add another versatile, speedy OLB and TE somewhere but I think OL is the first pick. tonight.
David
April 27th, 2012
4:02 pm
Watch for the 45th from the Rams, or the 46th & 51st from the Eagles. See what LT falls that far and that is who TD takes.
DZ
April 27th, 2012
4:02 pm
DOL,
Think if there is a run on OL, we might take DT Brandon Thompson instead? Having a big body in the middle of our DL could make the difference.
tay
April 27th, 2012
4:02 pm
think we go TE or DL !!!! OR the best player on the board
mark
April 27th, 2012
4:02 pm
Dled,
I am seeing all kinds of picks for us at 2, I know we need a TE but do you think they pass on a OT or OG for a TE. Also do you think if we pass on TE we can get Green by the 3rd round. Any chance we go D-line with 2nd pick? I will hang up and listen. Keep up the outstanding work, unless the NFL network comes calling then go!
Thanks,
Mark
Sausage King of Chicago
April 27th, 2012
4:03 pm
We need s’moa Samoans…get Silatolu!
tay
April 27th, 2012
4:03 pm
i would not trade up for anyone!! just stay where u at and see wht falls to u
Rip
April 27th, 2012
4:04 pm
They way the first round went, there are several players that were projected to go in the first wound that did not go, so there will be some cream at number 55. The falcons could trade down a few positions for another draft pick. Another third round pick would be nice. Another second round pick would be off the chain
tay
April 27th, 2012
4:05 pm
i like laduris green in the 3rd if he still there
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
4:05 pm
MongoTaz — OL is a bigger priority than TE. I think they can get their TE in the 5th. Here he is —>>>>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_P53EEAeCn4
tay
April 27th, 2012
4:06 pm
well see u later got to go get my beer for tonite!!lol
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
4:06 pm
PMC — Branch could still be out there. Looks like they’ll get a winner either way.
Reapics
April 27th, 2012
4:07 pm
Do you think atl could trade up for Cordy Glenn and try him at LT? I think he could play the position.
Treeofwoe
April 27th, 2012
4:08 pm
Rams have 33, 39, 45 picks in 2nd. WE move up to get at least one of those imho. I wouldn’t be surprised to see us move up and get TWO of those. It’s not like we know their GM and they have loads of first round picks next year.
Aardvark Base
April 27th, 2012
4:08 pm
What’s the scoop on Silatolu from Midwestern? The Falcons OL coach is from Midwestern, and there was mention of “nastiness” in another article, but I couldn’t tell if he was referring to Silatolu or not. Also, are we going to dump Sam Baker if we get a high round OL? I really thought we would have already done so. A poster above predicted Josh Chapman lasting until the 6th, and Von Burfict until the 7th. Any way that is possible? Seems like a stretch.
Treeofwoe
April 27th, 2012
4:09 pm
I project we get an OL and a massive DT instead of a DE this year.
PMC
April 27th, 2012
4:10 pm
Make sure you get whomever it is a fresh team colored bow tie DLED!
Will
April 27th, 2012
4:11 pm
Have you heard anymore about Aubrayo Franklin? Do you think his status depends upon who we get in the draft?
Treeofwoe
April 27th, 2012
4:11 pm
Only other things I think we take are TE and RB
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
4:12 pm
PMC — I keep hearing Chris Rainey’s name as a Weems replacement. Not sure what round, 6th or 7th. Also a backup QB could be headed here.
tay
April 27th, 2012
4:13 pm
DLED
ADRIEN ROBINSON IS A NICE PICK FOR THE 5TH OR 6 ROUND!!! I THINK THEY WORK HIM OUT RIGHT!!! HE LOOKS GOOD
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
4:14 pm
David – Good call. TD is cool with KC (and Pioli). They could be going up to 44.
sam
April 27th, 2012
4:14 pm
Seems clear that drafting an OT who can compete for a starter role would be huge for the Falcons. I expect TD to play his hand wisely but move up if there starts to be a run on that position.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
4:15 pm
DZ – They did work him at Clemson. I would not rule out Brandon Thompson at 55.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
4:16 pm
Reapics — Cordy is going early tonight. I don’ think they can move up that far to get him.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
4:17 pm
Will — I have nothing new to report on Franklin. Draft and free agency are always related.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
4:17 pm
tay — Yes, he should be there in the 5th.
Loganville
April 27th, 2012
4:18 pm
This is so hard to predict because I’ve heard so many different ideas and theories. If it were me and they do trade up, I would trade up and take Cordy Glenn and get a 1st round grade lineman. If they stay at 55 I’m unsure if they go defense or OL. A name I keep hearing a lot of good things about is Derek Wolfe. I know who all we’ve heard that they have worked out but if he is there he might be a better choice than who we’ve reportedly worked out.
I agree with D Led on the TE in the late round. Think he would be an excellent selection. Ironically same school as Wolfe.
MongoTaz
April 27th, 2012
4:19 pm
i would really love to see TY Hilton- FLA International as Weems replacement- kid is a double threat as KR & PR- has a nose for the endzone.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
4:19 pm
Treeofwoe — They like their running backs and consider themselves to be six deep already with Turner, Quizz, Ovie, Snelling, Antone and Dimitri Nance. They are not drafting a running back.
David
April 27th, 2012
4:21 pm
DLED- To get in the 40’s do we have to package our 3rd? Or you think we could get away with our 5th?
PMC
April 27th, 2012
4:22 pm
I’m all in on Chris Rainey for a late rounder.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
4:23 pm
Big Crimson 75 – Nice board. But you know Von Blaze has a black dot on T.D.’s board.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
4:24 pm
tay — That’s a good plan. I think Green is going in the fourth.
Loganville
April 27th, 2012
4:24 pm
David, I personally think they would have to swap 3rd round pick with someone’s 4th round pick. I’m eyeing the Rams pick @ 45 if they move up.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
4:26 pm
David — The old draft chart is out of the window. I think a 5th, gum and free passes to Stone Mountain could do it. There were some cheap trade prices last night.
Teenwolf
April 27th, 2012
4:27 pm
They have to go best available OL in the 2nd round. Someone who can compete with Same Baker at LT and possible move to the inside when called upon. Matty Ice was roughed up a bit too much last year.
3rd round: If O. Charles is on the board, consider trading up for Gonzales’ future replacement. If not, linebacker depth w/ Mike Nolan possibly running more 3-4 formations would be nice.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
4:28 pm
Loganville — Good strategy. Look at TD’s buddies. Snead in the STL and Pioli in KC. He’s cool with Heckert in Cleveland.
David
April 27th, 2012
4:28 pm
HA! Good Call.
Sid
April 27th, 2012
4:28 pm
Big Crimson 75 April 27th, 2012 3:54 pm
Dwayne Allen in Round 2
Kelechi Osemele in Round 3
Kirk Cousins in Round 5
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Dled, It could actually play out that the Falcons get Allen in 2 and Osemele in 3, but would they look at a QB with so many other needs?
sam
April 27th, 2012
4:33 pm
DLED: On some of today’s mock draft boards I’m seeing Osemele (G/T) from Iowa State coming to us in the 2nd round. Any insight on that one? I think we worked him out, right?
Gerald
April 27th, 2012
4:34 pm
Do the Falcons need to make more contract adjustments to fit all the rookie contracts and Samuels’ contract under the cap or was Blaylocks enough? If so, who do you see being restructured or cut?
Gerald
April 27th, 2012
4:41 pm
*Blalocks
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
4:42 pm
Here’s is Coach Ryan’s “speech” on snacks from Hard Knocks.
BigTimeTECHFan
April 27th, 2012
4:43 pm
I think the Falcons have done GREAT already, 7th round pick for Samual, wow. How awesome is that. I feel like we traded a 7th round pick for a 1st round pick say 11 -17.
Ron the Man
April 27th, 2012
4:43 pm
I would not mind seeing a Brandon in the 2nd round, either DT Thompson or CB Boykin(replace Weems), and hope that TE Ladarius Green is available in the 3rd. The QB from UT Chattanooga was mentioned in one of the blogs, and he looks good upon investigation in the later rounds.
Defense wins Titles
April 27th, 2012
4:46 pm
Hold our positions, no trade ups or trade downs, take the Best Player Available each time with our needs in mind. Have a plan and stick to it. The Falcons got better with Asante Samuel. More great athletes to replace our weak spots. l know we got Bosher and he did well last year, but l would love to get The Bulldawg’s punter Drew Butler. Bloodlines, Gain Georgia fans interest, and l know Butler will be best for maybe 20 years. If we stay in dome he will be unmatchable. Good luck Falcons, TD, staff, and Drew Butler. Go Dawgs!
WJ
April 27th, 2012
4:48 pm
DLED
Defense wins Titles
April 27th, 2012
4:49 pm
l believe we can wait to next year, take a TE in first round. That way we get a stud, great TE. First or second round next year, it is time to get an All Pro QB, to groom behind Ryan.
WJ
April 27th, 2012
4:51 pm
DLED Is it possible that the Falcons may trade a player in order to get a couple of picks?
Defense wins Titles
April 27th, 2012
4:51 pm
If Hawley is not answer to replace McClure. l guessing not, since we resigned McClure. l draft a Center with 55.
Will
April 27th, 2012
4:52 pm
Thanks DLed!
Do you know if they’ve shown interest in Donald Stephenson?
Have you heard of interest in potential 3-4 players (NTs, rushLBs)?
MongoTaz
April 27th, 2012
4:52 pm
if center’s the way to go (which i s also a good idea)- the kid from Wisconsin is still avail.
Bullseye
April 27th, 2012
5:00 pm
I like the idea of getting a center too.
MaxxFalcon
April 27th, 2012
5:02 pm
DOL- Any chance we trade up for Coby Fleener?
Larry
April 27th, 2012
5:02 pm
Just draft all OL’s with all their picks and bring in every possible UDFA OL and try to find the best five starters by September.
The OL is the Falcons Achilles Heel…past time to correct this!
Loganville
April 27th, 2012
5:02 pm
Barring a trade up which I would guess would be for Vinny Curry my guess is the Falcons will either go Brandon Thompson or Branch in the 2nd and Ben Jones in the 3rd or Osemele in the 2nd and Chapman in the 3rd.
Hawk
April 27th, 2012
5:02 pm
Just get the best OL that comes our way.
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
5:03 pm
DLED- Your thoughts on Osemele in the 2nd? Also Rainey is a RB so since we are good at RB, your thoughts on WR Devon Wylie? Heard anything about NT Ta’amu Alameda?
Birrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrd Man
April 27th, 2012
5:08 pm
Orly, Orson Charles at #55 sounds pretty good to me…if he’s there. If not, the best available OL is smart. Also, personally, I would love to see Turner traded for a #2, and use that–or a later pick–for a running back that can get to the line of scrimmage before the play clock expires. I like Turner, but his burners only kick in after ten yards in a straight line. I smell that trade.
DZ
April 27th, 2012
5:08 pm
Just don’t see us taking a Guard after that Manuwai signing.
I say we either move up, take the best avail LT at around 40, or sit tight and take BPA at 55 (Fleener if hes still there, Brandon Thompson, Konz, etc).
thejama
April 27th, 2012
5:13 pm
Basically we need 3 guys. An OL, a DL, and Punt/Kick Returner. If we sit tight (unlike the Bucs lol) in the 2nd rd and get our OL, I would like to see TD move up in the 3rd and get a beefcake DT. Then use 6th rd for the return man. Lat night was fun to watch.
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
5:14 pm
Orson Charles will be there in the 4th or 5th RD. A team that uses the H-back will draft him. He’s not an in-line TE with his lack of size nor can he stretch the seam with his lack of speed.
Nanny
April 27th, 2012
5:16 pm
DLed,
You doing this all night?
old man
April 27th, 2012
5:20 pm
Agree with sentiment about OL, OL, OL. Don’t get distracted for goodness sake. Small children like bright shiny objects, and are distracted by them. Don’t get distracted.
Birrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrd Man, I would love a Turner trade to free up cap and get a 2nd rounder, but no one will make that deal. No one.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
5:20 pm
Nanny – I’m going to have to write at some point. But I can hang until about 8 for sure.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
5:21 pm
They wi-fi got knocked in the media room for a little while. I’m back now.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
5:21 pm
thejama — That’s a plan.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
5:22 pm
DZ – Manuwai was a vet minimum signing.
old man
April 27th, 2012
5:23 pm
D-led–Give us your thinking–the percentage chance we go OL with our first pick, whether we trade up or not?
DZ
April 27th, 2012
5:25 pm
So was the Lofa signing if i’m not mistaken?
South ga boy in the atl
April 27th, 2012
5:27 pm
DOL I realize that deception is job 1 for a GM when it comes to the draft, but TD and Smitty have stated that Baker is “their guy” for at least one more yr (not sure I agree). It doesn’t make sense to move up in round 2 for a left OT if they are determined to give Baker one more year What’s your take D Led ?
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
5:28 pm
Chub Rock – Not hearing good things about Osemele. Hearing he’s a “me” guy. Rainey is a returner. Falcons need a returner. Devon Wylie ran a 4.37, so he’s plenty fast. He’s 5-9 1/4 and 188. So he’s a speedy smurf. Good punt returner, too. It is Alameda Ta’Amu. He’s a stud. Did 35 reps at the combine and weighs 344. He’s projected to go in the second or third round.
Sambo 4 Rambo
April 27th, 2012
5:29 pm
KUDOS! Goes out to the Dirty Birds front office! Love seeing an organization go to work that WANTS to win a super bowl for this city. Cause all it takes is one super bowl victory next year and all them band wagon ridin fans will come on over and pay for that new stadium project ; ) YA DIG!?
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
5:29 pm
MaxxFalcon — I don’t think so. They appear locked in on the linemen and know that they can get a TE prospect late.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
5:30 pm
MongoTaz and Bullseye — I don’t think Wisconsin kid will be around long.
Tman
April 27th, 2012
5:30 pm
Remember that the Falcons seek O-linemene they can crosstrain, so i’d look for the smartest lineman who can play multiple positions to be drafted. They can’t be too thrilled with Sam Baker at this point, so maybe they’re looking at left tackle as the most needed. Don’t discount a defensive pick, but don’t assume it’ll be a DE. Mike Nolan is just as comnfortable using a 3-4 as a 4-3, and the Falcons’ personnel has more talent at DT, so that pick may be the best ILB/DE hybrid. Available. I beliebe that’s why the kept Kroy Bierman, because he can drop back. Whatever happens, expect to be surprised. Dimitroff doesn’t rate players as Mel Kiper does. Expect a guy maybe further down the ratings list. For example, Curtis Lofton and Harry Douglas were further down the charts as far as prospects, but TD choose wisely there.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
5:31 pm
Will — They have worked out Stephenson. Also, NTs that looked at include Alabama’s Josh Chapman and Clemson’s Brandon Thompson. YOU’RE WELCOME!!!!
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
5:32 pm
WJ — That is possible. But most of the draft day deals are for picks.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
5:35 pm
Gerald — I’m not sure, but I’ll ask T.D. about that tonight. He’s coming down with Smitty to us 411 after the draft. My plan is to put on the video late tonight.
J-Man
April 27th, 2012
5:40 pm
There is 1 guy that should be at least a 3rd rounder but probably wont get drafted. Jordan White from Western Michigan. Can return kicks but can CATCH the ball. lead the NCAA in Rec. and Yards this past year and has incerdible hands. I hope we get him somehow. Because drafted or not he will become a starting WR in the NFL all he need is the chance.
J-Man
April 27th, 2012
5:40 pm
There is 1 guy that should be at least a 3rd rounder but probably wont get drafted. Jordan White from Western Michigan. Can return kicks but can CATCH the ball. lead the NCAA in Rec. and Yards this past year and has incerdible hands. I hope we get him somehow. Because drafted or not he will become a starting WR in the NFL all he need is the chance.
J-Man
April 27th, 2012
5:42 pm
Look at Jordan White’s game against Purdue and you tell me he cant play in the NFL
Bullseye
April 27th, 2012
5:42 pm
The idea of trading Turner is ludicrous. New playbook, blocking schemes will allow the Burner to be even better than what we have already seen.
Tman
April 27th, 2012
5:43 pm
DOL, if the top two or three O-linemen are taken and Cob Fleener is available, would you take him? It’s not an immediate need, but he might be too good to pass up.
Mike Jay
April 27th, 2012
5:44 pm
I think you take best OL available with that first pick, unless a stud TE is available. Heck i might take OL with the first two picks.
Dled,
What, if any plans do the Falcons have for adding depth at Saftey? Did they look at any to draft?
Loganville
April 27th, 2012
5:45 pm
If D Led is right about Osemele being a “Me Guy” then they likely pass on him and if available take Silatolu. Barring a trade up I think the Falcons plan on taking a versatile lineman who can help out at guard or tackle and eventually start probably @ guard.
Still saying look out for that move up to the 45th pick.
J-Man
April 27th, 2012
5:47 pm
We need OL help, backup TE, and a 4th WR that can return kicks. Anything else is just for depth
Loganville
April 27th, 2012
5:48 pm
The NFL Network guys and Kiper are going crazy over Derek Wolfe. I personally don’t know much about him but these are the experts!
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
5:50 pm
DLED- Yea I changed up on Osemele myself. I’m on the Massie bus now. If we could get Massie, Ta’amu, TE Robinson/Hanna and a speedy smurf type PR/KR I would be satisfied with this draft.
cwltank
April 27th, 2012
5:51 pm
To be honest, I am puzzled, simply because Grimes signed his tender. Although, I like him as a player, I wish they would have spent that money on other players. I would love to see the Falcons move up to draft Fleener or stay put and draft a big DT. I believe we go either TE OR DT. With that being said Babs jobmight be in jeopardy. lol
Billy Bob
April 27th, 2012
5:54 pm
The Falcons will take keleche Osemele in 2nd and Ladarius Gunter in 3rd. Gunter will be too early but hey don’t have a choice since they squandered the 4th round pick LY.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
5:59 pm
Loganville — Wolfe is a 6-5, 297 DT. That’s too tall. He’ll get cut a lot. 33 reps at the combine.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
6:01 pm
Mike Jay — They looked at some veteran free agent safeties. They’ll likely go that route near training camp.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
6:02 pm
Tman — I don’t think he’ll fall too far.
Kevin
April 27th, 2012
6:03 pm
Nice photo.
Mike
April 27th, 2012
6:04 pm
DOL,
Outside of trading draft picks, do you think there is going to be some vetern trades as well, I know that Osi from Giants is up for trade for a 2nd or 3rd round pick, anybody else you know who is on that block?
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
6:05 pm
J-Man — OK, let’s go do some YouTube scouting. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eDz-CTPar8
Rick
April 27th, 2012
6:08 pm
It’s great to talk about moving up. The question is what does TD have to give up to move up?
Rick
April 27th, 2012
6:08 pm
Enter your comments here
Rick
April 27th, 2012
6:09 pm
It’s great to talk about moving up in the draft. The question is what does TD have to give up to move up?
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
6:11 pm
Rick — You are correct. If they move up the 5th rounder is likely involved and that would mean missing out on the tight end Adrian Robinson.
Rick
April 27th, 2012
6:11 pm
Sorry about the multi entry on the same ???. My computer and me have been off kilter lately.
Loganville
April 27th, 2012
6:12 pm
Derek Wolfe
D Led maybe a little height want hurt. We’re not getting pressure on the quarterback now with our shorter lineman. Like I say don’t know much about him other than he has a big motor which is what we need. If the NFL network guys and Kiper are high on him then he must have abilities to play for someone. I just got this feeling about him similar to the feeling I had years ago when we passed on Clay Matthews to take Jerry. Sure wished we had Matthews now. Just knew that was going to be a mistake. Don’t want another.
Mike is back
April 27th, 2012
6:13 pm
DLed, what can you say about Mike Mayock after the calls he made on the first day of the draft,,,it will be interesting to see he and TD picks match up…hmmmmmmmmm.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
6:13 pm
Mike — They don’t have enough money for Osi, who wants a long-term deal. Also, Dwight Freeney is reportedly on the trading block. He has a big cap number, too. They are likely done with high-priced vets.
Nanny
April 27th, 2012
6:13 pm
Nice, appreciate your responsiveness. Thanks for the chat.
J-Man
April 27th, 2012
6:13 pm
A steady WR that will go across the middle. He is a team player as well. also with a Screen game the most important ting is to CATCH the ball. I know he ran a 4.68 at the combine and he is 6′0 tall but he makes plays and moves the chains. IMO Matt Ryan would love to throw him the ball 30 times a year to him.
uncle rico
April 27th, 2012
6:14 pm
Uncle Rico is here to remind TD & MS [of course they read this blog] that any improvement project starts with a solid foundation e.g., offensive / defensive linemen. In their zeal to rebuild the Falcons, they forgot this axiom!
Nanny
April 27th, 2012
6:14 pm
Also, is there an approximate time at which we can expect the Falcons to pick? Is the time between the picks the same as it was during the first round?
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
6:15 pm
Billy Bob — I heaing they don’t like the Kelechi kid that much. Ladarius Green is the TE from La-Lafayette.
J-Man
April 27th, 2012
6:15 pm
DOL you gotta admit you liked those 2 catches he made over the middle especially that 1 handed catch.
Paddy
April 27th, 2012
6:16 pm
DOL……do the Falcons believe that Hawley is a NFL center to replace McClure?
To Defense wins Championships………no, defense does not win Championships in the NFL. Great offense wins the big game. Good defense get you there. Without a great offense, no Super Bowl chances! The game as evolved. Don’t repeat what Woody Hayes said 40 yrs ago! It is not true anymore!
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
6:17 pm
J-Man — He looks good.
J-Man
April 27th, 2012
6:20 pm
I think the 40 time is over rated. Look at Aquan Bolden, Jerry Rice, Derek Mason, Marcus Colston, and T. J. Houshmandzadeh. All guys that didnt run a 4.40 40 but they could all catch the football and have great lateral movement
Random
April 27th, 2012
6:21 pm
3==D—-
ATL Krusher
April 27th, 2012
6:23 pm
TE?
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
6:23 pm
Paddy — Yes, until they get someone else, Hawley is the guy. OK, no Woody Hayes quotes for you.
J-Man
April 27th, 2012
6:23 pm
DOL whats funny is on most mock Drafts he goes undrafted……..you know that is rediculous.
I think we should at least throw a 6th or 7th on him or go hard after him if he does go undrafted we should call him 1st for an undrafted Free Agent invite to camp. BUT IMO he will be a starter for whoever takes him in 3 years and make plays.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
6:24 pm
J-man – I like the tough and fast guys.
Loganville
April 27th, 2012
6:25 pm
D Led what are you hearing about any interest in Ben Jones?
bob from stone mountain
April 27th, 2012
6:27 pm
I just dimitroff doesn’t draft another scrub from MONTANA!!!!!!!!!! we all know montana has something against him!!!! lol
bob from stone mountain
April 27th, 2012
6:28 pm
loganville is home of the red devils right???
ATL Krusher
April 27th, 2012
6:28 pm
Bierman is a quality rotational player
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
6:29 pm
Loganville — They worked him out. He fits their profile as being a smart and heady guy. He doesn’t have a second round grade. He could be an option in the third round option if the go DL is the second.
Loganville
April 27th, 2012
6:29 pm
you got it Bob!
Falconidiot
April 27th, 2012
6:31 pm
Brandon Tompson DT Clemson, Nolan seems to be sticking with his ends, so he’s going to need a push from somewhere. Babs is aging and Peria needs some motivation.
Loganville
April 27th, 2012
6:31 pm
Yeah I was thinking at the earliest 3rd round.
ATL Krusher
April 27th, 2012
6:31 pm
No way we get janoris Jenkins right?
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
6:32 pm
We are about 30 minutes away from the start of the draft tonight.
bob from stone mountain
April 27th, 2012
6:32 pm
@atl krusher- he is a quality player but still dimitroff reached to high for him. and plus he only had like 2 or 3 sacks last year. we need productive athletes on the field!!!!
ATL Krusher
April 27th, 2012
6:33 pm
Would you rather give up this years 2nd and 3rd for Kalil or make a move to get Boykin and put our secondary over the top?
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
6:33 pm
ATL Krusher — No way.
bob from stone mountain
April 27th, 2012
6:34 pm
@loganville- yeah my nephew graduted there last year!!
J-Man
April 27th, 2012
6:35 pm
Game speed and 40 speed are 2 different things. And when Jordan White has the ball he has plenty of Game Speed. Also Michael Jenkens has 4.40 and was 6′4 but could he CATCH the ball. not really Sure hands is the most important thing on a WR because a incomplete pass is the same no matter what
J.J.M.
April 27th, 2012
6:35 pm
any strong arms QBs left?
bob from stone mountain
April 27th, 2012
6:38 pm
@atl krusher- THERE IS ABSOLUTLEY NO WAY WE PICK A CORNERBACK!!!! GEEZ LOL WE ALREADY HAVE THREE POTENTIAL PRO-BOWL CORNERBACKS!!!! WE NEED TO FOCUS ON THE O-LINE SO RYAN WON’T HAVE HAPPY FEET!! THEN GET A GOOD TALL ATHLETIC TIGHT-END TO BE TONY GONZALEZ REPLACEMENT!!!!
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
April 27th, 2012
6:39 pm
DLED- hypothetical question: This is Turner’s last year…do we draft a RB in the later rounds or perhaps use our 1st round pick next year & go RB?? I just don’t see Falcons re-signing or extending his contract.
J-Man
April 27th, 2012
6:40 pm
Another Guy im intregued about is Brandon Boykin……..I dont think we are gonna take another CB but what about moving him to Safety…..Cause he is a great tackler, hits hard and plenty strong
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
April 27th, 2012
6:40 pm
certainly going to be a OL or DE with falcons first pick
ATL Krusher
April 27th, 2012
6:40 pm
@bob Just a thought, but our defense would look a lot different/better with Boykin, and he’s an elite punt returner
Sid
April 27th, 2012
6:41 pm
MaxxFalcon
April 27th, 2012
5:02 pm
DOL- Any chance we trade up for Coby Fleener?
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The Clemson TE has much longer arms……………….
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
April 27th, 2012
6:41 pm
J-Man- not to mention Boykin can return punts/kickoffs!!
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.
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
7:22 pm
For Cleveland, I see either Adams or Randle. I’ll say WR is 1st need with tackle second.
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
April 27th, 2012
7:23 pm
Being a UGA fan- would love to see the Falcons go after Geathers or Jenkins next year at DT if available!! Need some size up front and obviously Jerry ain’t cutting it.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
7:23 pm
DEREK WOLFE, 6-5, 297: Here’s some Mel Kiper on Wolfe: “Wolfe is a former wrestler who plays football with the same rugged attitude and approach. He is not just a space eater as a defensive tackle; he fights through the double team and acts as a major disruptive force on the interior of the defensive line.”
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
7:23 pm
Yep, said earlier that Worthy would be worth trading up for.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
7:23 pm
Hearing that Mitchell Schwartz is about to go to Cleveland.
charles
April 27th, 2012
7:25 pm
I really hope Brandon thompson falls to us-with him clogging the middle,Abraham et al will be free to yank the qbs down-just hope we get a promising TE later!
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
7:26 pm
I can’t hear if TD and his personnel boys are throwing stuff with Schwartz headed to Cleveland-burg.
mars
April 27th, 2012
7:28 pm
What is with all the booing? Is that normal?
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
7:30 pm
mars: It’s NY. They get up in the morning, look in the mirror and boo.
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
7:31 pm
Branch didn’t look too happy. What red cap did he have on there guys? hmm
charles
April 27th, 2012
7:31 pm
DOL-love the blog-do you think there will be any OT that are salary cap casualties that could help the falcons?
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
7:32 pm
Our pal Magic Mike Mularkey has got himself a new D-End!!!!
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
7:32 pm
Les Snead and Jeff Fisher go with Janoris Jenkins. No black dots on the board in the STL?
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
7:33 pm
The Falcons can sit tight. There are a bunch of good players getting pushed down.
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
7:33 pm
Snead stepping out with his own strategy. Like it. Be yourself.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
7:33 pm
Hearing Midwestern State kid Amini Silatolu is going to Carolina.
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
7:34 pm
Fisher dealt with Pac-Man and Kenny Britt…he obviously OK’d it.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
7:34 pm
When do the Falcons go up and get Jonathan Martin?
Loganville
April 27th, 2012
7:34 pm
Did the Falcons even work out and show any interest in Cordy Glenn?
Supes
April 27th, 2012
7:34 pm
Any chance the DT Worthy slips to 55? If not would falcons make a move to move up and get him…guy was a beast against UGA and an SEC o-line.
charles
April 27th, 2012
7:34 pm
Branch was just lamenting the millions he missed out on by not being a first rounder lol!
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
7:34 pm
Nice pick by the Rams. He’s got his chance now don’t screw it up.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
7:35 pm
Loganville – Coach Smith was at Georgia’s Pro Day.
Loganville
April 27th, 2012
7:35 pm
I’m with you on Martin
mars
April 27th, 2012
7:35 pm
Of course, TommyP. What was I thinking?
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
7:36 pm
Supes — I don’t think he gets to 55. Worthy is a beast.
J-Man
April 27th, 2012
7:39 pm
We should trade up and getCordy Glenn. how about the number 55 and next years 3rd
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
7:41 pm
The way folks are falling I say we sit right where we are, no need to mortgage another draft.. we have a lot of holes to fill next year… BTW Hansen strikesout the first hitter he faces
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
7:41 pm
J Martin to the Dolphins?
1990_Champs_GT
April 27th, 2012
7:42 pm
I just want the best o-lineman available at 55.
Sid
April 27th, 2012
7:42 pm
ATL Krusher
April 27th, 2012
7:05 pm
@sid
So who are you thinking?
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Jeez who knows……….wouldn’t it be fun to be able to get Cordy Glenn. but he just went to Buffalo.
1990_Champs_GT
April 27th, 2012
7:42 pm
Now no Glenn…
J-Man
April 27th, 2012
7:42 pm
Nevermind lol
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
April 27th, 2012
7:43 pm
good for you Cordy!! Go Dawgs!!
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
7:43 pm
AS much as I love the Dawgs… glad we did not try to pull CG in as a tackle
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
7:44 pm
If the Falcons are gonna jump they better do it soon. I hear Martin is gone.
1990_Champs_GT
April 27th, 2012
7:44 pm
Hate these “take a lineman” drafts.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
7:44 pm
Jonathan Martin is going to Miami. He’s off the board.
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
April 27th, 2012
7:44 pm
after all these OL being taken, i’m thinking now Falcons going w/ a TE
1990_Champs_GT
April 27th, 2012
7:45 pm
Martin gone…
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
7:45 pm
there goes another tackle…
Supes
April 27th, 2012
7:45 pm
Thanks D-led, I hope the Falcons make a play for him. Good for Cordy Glenn, and there goes Martin too…darn it! Come on Falcons make a move!!!
J.J.M.
April 27th, 2012
7:46 pm
stephen hill jets!
charles
April 27th, 2012
7:46 pm
Yep here goes the run on tackles!
1990_Champs_GT
April 27th, 2012
7:46 pm
I declared myself eligible again this year. Maybe it’s me!?
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
7:46 pm
We hearing Stephen Hill to the Jets.
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
April 27th, 2012
7:47 pm
Change focus to DE or TE!!
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
7:47 pm
Bravos bat in the bottom of 1…
can we pull a DE or DT at 55?
mars
April 27th, 2012
7:47 pm
As a long suffering Dawg fan, I’m glad Cordy now has a chance to go play some competitive football for the first time since high school.
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
7:48 pm
Jets get WR Hill
1990_Champs_GT
April 27th, 2012
7:49 pm
I’ve got a lot of heart. Plus I make a mean spam sandwich!
SouthGA Falcon
April 27th, 2012
7:49 pm
The better linemen are going off the board pretty quickly!
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
7:50 pm
Bears just moved up to 45
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
7:50 pm
What player would make the Jets fans happy… bunch of clowns there.. Hill a good player.. even if he is a bug…
1990_Champs_GT
April 27th, 2012
7:51 pm
Hill can’t catch an STD. Tebow will be disappointed.
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
7:51 pm
I’m hearing Jeff Allen to Chiefs
1990_Champs_GT
April 27th, 2012
7:53 pm
Yeah, let’s draft Russell Wilson to put pressure on Matty Ice! Lol
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
7:55 pm
Well done, Chub.
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
7:55 pm
I’m hearing Alshon Jeffery to Bears
Supes
April 27th, 2012
7:55 pm
Another lineman…darn it Falcons, move up and snatch a nasty DT or OL!
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
7:56 pm
Can we cut Dunta no coverage Robinson and pick up Boykin
1990_Champs_GT
April 27th, 2012
7:58 pm
Falcons are going to shock the world and take LaMicheal James.
mars
April 27th, 2012
7:59 pm
Joe, Asante goes for the ball but is afraid of contact. In contrast, Dunta may have missed some coverages but he will knock the hell out of a receiver. We need ‘em both to have one good cornerback.
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
8:00 pm
Eagles take LB Mychal Kendricks?
Supes
April 27th, 2012
8:00 pm
Darn Bears could be tough with 2 big WR now in Jefferey and Marshall…
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
8:00 pm
Good point mars.. but I think, not sure, but I think we can only have 11 on the field
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
April 27th, 2012
8:00 pm
mars, you’re UGA comment was somewhat true. We’ve had some good years, not great. Still waiting for that NC!!!
Sid
April 27th, 2012
8:00 pm
Congrats Stephen Hill……………!!! Get under that Tebow pass ………!!
1990_Champs_GT
April 27th, 2012
8:00 pm
Is anyone else tried of John Gruden?
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
April 27th, 2012
8:01 pm
DLED, draft is moving fast…falcons may pick by 8:30-8:45, you can get your article in on time
mars
April 27th, 2012
8:02 pm
Now if we could just get some pads on that 800 lb Gorilla standing there, we’ll have a pass rush, too!
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
8:03 pm
Curry here?
mars
April 27th, 2012
8:07 pm
May have to get a HC if we ever want a NC.
J-Man
April 27th, 2012
8:08 pm
Could ATL move down?
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
April 27th, 2012
8:09 pm
mars- perhaps, although i would say we were close w/ greene/pollack & stafford/moreno/green. if the stupid off field incidents would stop or they lax on the suspensions, we may have a shot
mars
April 27th, 2012
8:11 pm
Joe, in spite of the irony, I’m hoping for a waiver for a 12 man defense. Otherwise, we’re just stuck. Go nickel all the time, maybe?
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
8:11 pm
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater — They are moving pretty fast. Mark Bradley is smiling!
J.J.M.
April 27th, 2012
8:12 pm
*yawns*
J-Man
April 27th, 2012
8:13 pm
Lamar Brown is still on the board wow
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
8:13 pm
Lamer Miller?
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
8:14 pm
Lamar, I mean
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
8:14 pm
Tavon Wilson pick makes me smh.
mars
April 27th, 2012
8:15 pm
I just don’t think that fire is burning in his belly anymore, Doc. I think he took it to heart when so many alumnus slapped him on the back and said, “you ain’t goin’ nowhere, We’re going to see that you retire here.” I think he’s a good man, but he’s not doing what he loves. That’ll come after retirement. Lucky us.
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
8:15 pm
Chargers get Reyes
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
April 27th, 2012
8:17 pm
true that mars, im hoping grantham takes over eventually. gotta love his defensive attitude.
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
8:17 pm
Pead to the Rams
Sid
April 27th, 2012
8:18 pm
1990_Champs_GT April 27th, 2012 8:00 pm
Is anyone else tried of John Gruden?
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Mel Kiper is but what is the deal with that hair on Gruden………….is this an underdone Donald Trump do……………..
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
8:19 pm
Chub on fire.
Miss Manners
April 27th, 2012
8:19 pm
Did you mean “linemen”:? You’re a journalist. Take pride in your work.
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
April 27th, 2012
8:20 pm
chub rock = crystal ball. prey tell us who the falcons get!!
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
8:22 pm
Worthy to Packers
mars
April 27th, 2012
8:23 pm
At least Gruden isn’t stoned. I saw him announce a game once where his eyes wer glowing like hot coals. Definitely a players coach, if ya know what I mean.
mars
April 27th, 2012
8:25 pm
A wer-wolf ate my “e”.
mars
April 27th, 2012
8:28 pm
Dang! Worthy got close. Oh well.
mars
April 27th, 2012
8:30 pm
Any chance the Falcons take a look at Ben Jones?
ATL Krusher
April 27th, 2012
8:30 pm
Who’s it gonna be Dled??
1990_Champs_GT
April 27th, 2012
8:32 pm
I still like LaMichael James to our boys. Gotta replace Turner soon, right?
chuck
April 27th, 2012
8:32 pm
Konz, Adams or Osemele. The Falcans have to be happy with those choices.
chichci
April 27th, 2012
8:32 pm
Tetter from Wisconsin
chichci
April 27th, 2012
8:32 pm
Peter
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
8:33 pm
The call is in!!!!
J-Man
April 27th, 2012
8:33 pm
OK DOL Who do we take.
J-Man
April 27th, 2012
8:34 pm
I’m saying Dwaye Allen
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
8:34 pm
Hearing Konz from Wisconsin or OT Bobby Massie for the Falcons.
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
8:35 pm
Broyles to Detriot
D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 27th, 2012
8:35 pm
Blank just said, “We’ll see you Peter.” as in Peter Konz.
J.J.M.
April 27th, 2012
8:35 pm
lol they need to release baker if they are going to draft a OT
Monday Morning QB
April 27th, 2012
8:36 pm
Take Vinny Curry
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
April 27th, 2012
8:36 pm
grab a big ten hoss!!
Supes
April 27th, 2012
8:36 pm
No defensive line help…? Come on Falcons just daym
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
8:36 pm
Konz it is
Monday Morning QB
April 27th, 2012
8:37 pm
Konz would be good – I’d still take Curry
hbcuclassics
April 27th, 2012
8:38 pm
Peter Kontz
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
8:40 pm
Konz???? really?
chuck
April 27th, 2012
8:41 pm
The GM and HC promised to build up the middle. C is as middle as it gets. Konz it mu prediction.
J.J.M.
April 27th, 2012
8:41 pm
wait hes a center? it makes more sense now
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
8:41 pm
Give me Ben Jones instead of that
LombardiTrickedMe
April 27th, 2012
8:41 pm
DE DE DE DE DE DE DE
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
8:42 pm
Not crazy about the pick but at 6′5 he probably wont play center for the falcons.
stizz
April 27th, 2012
8:42 pm
DOL, were McClure and Hawley that bad? Or was this simply BPA?
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
8:43 pm
We do lose our center next year… but I’ll take Jones over Konz anyday
chuck
April 27th, 2012
8:43 pm
They might trade down a couple of choices if they get the right offer. They still have 3-4 lineman they like on the board.
LombardiTrickedMe
April 27th, 2012
8:44 pm
we have a center, and another center
J.J.M.
April 27th, 2012
8:44 pm
trade up and draft charles!
chuck
April 27th, 2012
8:44 pm
How about Massie now and hope for Jones in the 3rd.
J-Man
April 27th, 2012
8:44 pm
Damn Crumpler Got FAT
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
8:45 pm
is he a guard or center… what is it maybe he is a Peter
LombardiTrickedMe
April 27th, 2012
8:45 pm
oh man….
J.J.M.
April 27th, 2012
8:45 pm
wtf konz benched 225 18 times??? I can bench that 20 times!
LombardiTrickedMe
April 27th, 2012
8:45 pm
another injury prone player
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
8:45 pm
ohhh great 18 reps, injury bug, classic falcons pick
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
8:45 pm
AWWWWWWFUL
J-Man
April 27th, 2012
8:46 pm
Well underwhelming pick IMO
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
8:47 pm
Konz was GREAT VALUE, folks.
LombardiTrickedMe
April 27th, 2012
8:47 pm
konz never played a complete season due to injury. and thats in college
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
8:48 pm
Konz was mocked in the first round by most everyone.
chuck
April 27th, 2012
8:48 pm
Yikes! I usually don’t trust Kiper but he talked me out of Konz. Can we get a mulligan? Massie now, hope for Jones later
Supes
April 27th, 2012
8:48 pm
So we draft another injury prone lineman…this time on o-line. Great job Falcons…not!!! I guess Baker and Jerry weren’t enough to learn from…
LombardiTrickedMe
April 27th, 2012
8:48 pm
so is peachtree medical a part owner?
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
8:49 pm
well another great player with a black dot… we can have great charachter while serving in the soup kitchens in January… watching the steelers paly football
charles
April 27th, 2012
8:49 pm
Need to trade back into second round-many good players available-get allen or thompson!!
Sid
April 27th, 2012
8:49 pm
It ain’t sexy but works for me……………..Go Birds!!!
Bruce
April 27th, 2012
8:49 pm
Not thrilled about the pick especially after the comments on ESPN about his strength and stamina.
J-Man
April 27th, 2012
8:50 pm
I thought we needed a Tackle more than a Center……So does that mean Joe Hawley will beGuard now
LombardiTrickedMe
April 27th, 2012
8:50 pm
WHY NOT CURRY?!
Supes
April 27th, 2012
8:50 pm
I have a bad feeling about this pick…dude will probably never see the field due to health reasons or lack of strength
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
8:50 pm
Next pick.. a minister out of Pres U… never even saw wed.. can’t play or bench press his weight, but will not embarass us… and will help in the soup kitchen
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
8:51 pm
Late 1st to early 2nd projection on Konz. He will play guard. I they gave up on Mike Johnson as a starter.
Sly Ty
April 27th, 2012
8:52 pm
I trust what TD does, but I am puzzled at drafting another player with a history of injuries. I thought Mike Johnson was the answer at OG from 2 seasons ago out of Alabama. Im puzzled, but again I remember wanting Glenn Dorsey over Matt Ryan, therefore my opinions clearly don’t mean much.
mars
April 27th, 2012
8:54 pm
Hmmm. I’m on the Ben Jones bandwagon. Konz is kinda tall even for a guard isn’t he? Is Matty going to be able to see over him?
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
8:55 pm
I clearly wanted someone other than Ryan also… but this habit of drafting injury prone goofs, short arm left tackles, and generally not having a plan to get beyond the first round of the playoffs…I am not a fan of the drafting abilities of TD at this point
mars
April 27th, 2012
8:55 pm
I guess if he goes down we’ll all be able to see over him.
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
8:56 pm
i agree mars.. shoulda takenJones there if center was the aim
LombardiTrickedMe
April 27th, 2012
8:56 pm
Hard to pick up 4th and 1 when your latest draft pick is weak or injured. Better to punt and have a DEFENSIVE END LIKE CURRY get the ball back for you.
Bruce
April 27th, 2012
8:56 pm
We needed a player that could come in and contribute immediately at several positions and I don’t think we have that in this pick.
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
8:56 pm
but hell can’t be any worse than Baker palying guard I suppose
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
8:57 pm
in other news Pastor Nicky delivers in a clutch and Bravos up 2-1 bottom 4
wordy
April 27th, 2012
8:57 pm
could be a decent pick. let him play and see if he fits in. 55 is a crap shot anyways
Supes
April 27th, 2012
8:58 pm
Joe T that is indeed news worthy that he got a hit…
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
8:58 pm
maybe the plan was a fumblerooskie… if we have enugh limp noodle armed guys who can barely press their weight… on the 4th and shorts, the entire defense overruns the play and we pick up a first down
LombardiTrickedMe
April 27th, 2012
9:01 pm
Vinny Curry at 59th – unbelievable. Mayock says, “that’s great value!” Maybe in 8 years we can get him from the Eagles ala Samuel.
Sly Ty
April 27th, 2012
9:02 pm
@Joe T:) Cheer up dude, at least we aren’t the Cleveland Browns…QB controversy and constant losing. If TD felt good about this OG Konz, then I feel good about Konz. At least it is a cool name…Kooonnzzz.
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
9:03 pm
@ Sly… yea but every now and then go with a home town dude.. Ben Jones can press his weight adn isnt hurt much.. versatile.. played both guards and center…
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
9:03 pm
Konz starts immediately in Atlanta.
LombardiTrickedMe
April 27th, 2012
9:04 pm
Vinny Curry at 59th – unbelievable…. Mayock says “That’s great value!” Just wonder what it takes for us to draft quality instead of injury prone players to fill needs. Who knows, maybe we can get him back from the Eagles in 8 years.
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
9:04 pm
Is there any player that Mike Mayock does not love??
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
9:05 pm
ohh and I am cheery… I played golf today, have a cold brew, tickets to Game 1 vs the hated Celtics, watching the Bravos who are winning, and well the Falcons are waaaay better than when I was a kid.. but responding on a blog about how much I love to sniff TD’s jock is no fun what so ever
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
9:05 pm
Chub: You just keep doing what you’re doing, baby. You’ve been money.
LombardiTrickedMe
April 27th, 2012
9:05 pm
He wouldnt think much of me, Ill tell you that.
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
9:06 pm
In other news… our All Star catcher actually threw a runner out at 2nd
Bruce
April 27th, 2012
9:07 pm
Wordy, that is the problem with this draft thanks to what happened last year. A complete crapshoot with no 1st rd pick. 4th rd not so much of an issue.
LombardiTrickedMe
April 27th, 2012
9:07 pm
Well, if he’s anything like Kunz, I’d be happy
.Bart's Boy
April 27th, 2012
9:10 pm
Yawn. Unbelievable. Don’t we already have a center? Didn’t we draft another center just last year? Stupid is as stupid does. Never played a full season due to injuries?? You can’t make it up, people.
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
9:10 pm
When do we pick again??? 2017, Can Julio play both sides of the ball and block and tackle?
Josh B
April 27th, 2012
9:11 pm
We don’t need defensive linemen..we need the linemen we have to STEP UP AND MAKE PLAYS..we are kinda deep (as far as potential goes) on the D-Line..hopefully Edwards will get over his leg injury and provide some pass rush..and wasn’t the Falcons D #1 in Run Defense at one point during the season? We need to get O-Line depth (like we did) and a new Tight End
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
9:12 pm
Wow….y’all are pretty pessimistic. Kunz can start at guard immediately and slide over to center next year when McClure retires.
LombardiTrickedMe
April 27th, 2012
9:12 pm
George Kunz, Mike Kenn, it seems Peter Konz has some K legacy to live up to. OK K K K K K K ay?
alright, I know that doesnt make sense, but it seems to
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
9:12 pm
TommyP-LOL Thank you sir. I try.
Again people Konz will play guard ok so Jones would not be the right pick here. Jones may even still be around when we pick in the 3rd. If Jones did not play for UGA I wonder if his name would even be mentioned?
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
9:14 pm
DOn’t forget Kostanza.. ohh yea nevermind different show
LombardiTrickedMe
April 27th, 2012
9:15 pm
SERENITY NOW!!!!!!!!!
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
9:16 pm
Chub… yes becasue our center is gone next year.. he would be mentioned… adn the fact that he is intelligent, can bench his weight and managed to play more than 4 games in a row are all pluses over Peter.. just sayin
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
9:17 pm
I think I am missing a Swamp People marathon
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
9:19 pm
Does Uggla ever try to get a base hit?
Sly Ty
April 27th, 2012
9:21 pm
@Joe T:( Very rarely do the Steelers or Patriots pick the HOMETOWN guy. They pick who is best and move on. I know it is frustrating, I WANTED AN OFFENSIVE TACKLE, but TD knows what he is doing.
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
9:24 pm
@ Sly.. not saying the Steelers or Pats pick the hometown guy.. I am saying they have picked tons of our hometown guys that the Falcons have passed on… as far as TD… sure he knows what he is doing… but he and Matt Ryan have exactly as many playoff wns as you and I do… just sayin
pritdapit
April 27th, 2012
9:24 pm
Homer or home is his philosophy I believe Joe T.
mars
April 27th, 2012
9:24 pm
Chub, I would prefer Jones over Cordy Glen. He IS the best center in the draft this year, and best at the position there has been in years. We wanted him at Georgia BECAUSE he was NFL bound.
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
9:24 pm
Joe T- Sorry you are disappointed. Konz is the 55th pick. Maybe all of my words are not posting LOL but I believe Konz at 6′5 will be a guard for the Falcons. I’m not in love with the pick but it has happened. I do not like Jones as a guard…center yea, guard noper!
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
9:27 pm
mars- If I were looking to fill the center position I would prefer Jones over Glenn as well. If I were looking to fill the guard or RT position I would prefer Glenn over Jones.
.Bart's Boy
April 27th, 2012
9:28 pm
Kunz and Kenn were tackles, people. And great ones! I thought our glaring need was a left tackle. If Artie, and Little Tommy D., and Old Mikey think Baker is the answer after all these years — well, there goes the Win It Now Super Bowl philosophy. The Smiths would be proud. Rankin just cracked open another bottle of Scotch…
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
9:29 pm
How do you consistently make fun of a franchise’s greatest regime by a long shot? Don’t get it.
chuck
April 27th, 2012
9:30 pm
Why is Massie still available? Did he do something stupid? I thought he had a chance to go in the 1st round.
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
9:30 pm
Chub I feel ya… not really disappointed just want to get over this trust TD and Smitty stuff.. I trust them, I love we can now as Atlanta fans move beyond being happy with just winning…. but much Like the Braves… if being regular season champs is all we have to look forward to.. its time we as fans demand more… and I think there were better players that met needs, or even better atheletes than Konz…I am sure he will contribute.. just being a bit contrarion.
mars
April 27th, 2012
9:31 pm
Gotcha, Chub. Consider me the choir.
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
9:32 pm
@ TommyP… its easy… just type… How do you grow so accustomed to mediocrity.. the Hawks, Braves and Falcons are now pereenial losers… in the playoffs instead of the regular season… is there really a difference?
mars
April 27th, 2012
9:35 pm
We’re all Falcons fans. We just want what’s best for the team. I need at least one of my teams to go to the next level (ugh, I thought I would never use that tired line). I live in Athens, for Gods sake!!!
Sly Ty
April 27th, 2012
9:35 pm
@Joe T:) You are right, we haven’t won a Playoff game with this regime. As a long time fan of atlanta sports I recall people complaining about how the Braves were getting into the Playoffs, and not winning. Eventually, by getting into the playoffs, in 1995 we finally won the World Series. How you ask, because we kept consistently making the playoffs and eventually won it all. IM JUST SAYIN..
Bruce
April 27th, 2012
9:36 pm
If we are being pessimistic then the Falcons are being OVERLY Optimistic about a player that can’t make it through a 12 game schedule without injury. So tired of getting these injury prone athletes in the draft.
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
9:37 pm
The Falcons and Braves are not close to mediocre. Consistent winners.
Champs? No.
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
9:38 pm
@ Sly.. 1 outta 14 aint bad.. as my man Meatloaf made popular in a song… yea you gotta go to the prom to have a chance to dance… I am just saying, this town accepts going to the dance and never clammers for actually dancing. I love all my teams in the ATl ( ok maybe except the Dream… but can abyone blame me there???)
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
9:39 pm
Joe T- I have learned over the years not to get too high or too low with the mere drafting of a pick. I will however reserve the right to be upset after the results are in LOL. The boss does not always make decisions we agree with but at the end of the day if it doesn’t work out he or she is the one cleaning out their desk.
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
9:40 pm
@ TommyP.. define mediocre.. I would say the Hawks are in that realm.. they have advanced more in the playoffs the last 3 years than either the Braves or Falcons…
Birrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrd Man
April 27th, 2012
9:40 pm
Choot ‘em, TD, choot “em!
mars
April 27th, 2012
9:40 pm
As a long, long time Atlanta fan, I can remember when any talk of playoffs for any of our teams was considered fantasy and met with snickers and sneers….all across the nation! Of course, that was a time when the Dawgs were still striving for excellence, and no self respecting Dawg fan would brag about being middle of the road….some changes good, some not so good.
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
9:40 pm
One more time, people. Konz was mocked to be picked by either the Packers or Ravens by just about every mock draft around.
He’s versatile in that he can play guard or center….immediately.
If you watch college football, you’ll know that Wisconsin absolutely mauls defenders in the run game better than anyone.
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
9:41 pm
Fair enough Chub.. I would say TD is about 60%.. in th edraft that is pretty damn good… Konz will be my boy on his first pancake block from the RG position
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
9:43 pm
Bravos up late… Tommy solid 6 innings .. Medlin on in relief.. 2-1 Bravos
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
9:43 pm
Joe T: You lose my attention when you insinuate that the Hawks are better than either the Braves or Falcons franchise.
Making the playoffs in the NBA is intensely easy. It’s a joke, actually.
Bruce
April 27th, 2012
9:44 pm
I have overlooked the fact that we STILL won’t have a decent LT when the season starts so it is a moot point as to how Konz plays.
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
9:45 pm
@ Tommy.. my beef is not that he was not projected well.. it is he is an injury prone weakling by NFL guard standards.. (18 reps is weak(… Mclure is gone next year.. Jones from UGA is a better center prospect to replace that void… Konz may very well work out to be a stellar pick… I as a red neck from Dville believe there was better talent on the board to fill holes in our roster.. I probably am very wrong.
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
9:48 pm
Tommy… not really suggesting the Hawks are better run franchise… but how do you define success… to me its wins against the big boys when it counts…the Hawks have done that better than the Braves or Falcons recently… there is no argument there… in big boy time.. the Hawks have won.. the Braves and Falcons….. not so much lately
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
9:48 pm
He is the 7th rated OVERALL offensive lineman despite his “weakling” stats. I’m a huge Georgia fan and alum but Ben Jones is not close to the center prospect that this kid is.
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
9:49 pm
Uggs stellar defensive play…
Sly Ty
April 27th, 2012
9:49 pm
@Joe T:) The Falcons lost in the 2nd Round of the playoffs 1 year ago, just like the Hawks lost in the 2nd Round last year. Mike Vick won a pair of Playoff games here, would you rather have the Dog Killer come back? I love Mike Vick, but with him we were not a consistent playoff competitor. Therefore, we had less chance of winning the Super Bowl. Right?
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
9:51 pm
The Hawks haven’t done jack since Dominique. Win a first round playoff series? That’s how you define success? In the NBA? 16 teams make the playoffs!!!!!
The way you define success means you will always be a disappointed guy, I promise you.
The Falcons and Braves are INFINITELY more successful than the Hawks.
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
9:51 pm
Fair enough Tommy… I hope he does outstanding… love me some Falcons, Dawgs, Braves, Hawks and Dream .. in that order.. I always hated hockey… so Flames, Thrashers never a fan
Sly Ty
April 27th, 2012
9:52 pm
@Tommy, Joe T and Mars:) Joe T says he hates the Atlanta Dream (WNBA team), those girls are very, very, very pleasing to the EYES. Also, they have won in the playoffs, only losing in the WNBA Champonship series. They are very, very, very good….and pleasing to the eye.
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
9:54 pm
Tommy I like winners….I am often disappointed… but not for long… as each new season dawns I am eternally renewed by the possibility of a new season. Right now the Braves have me extremely hopeful… The Flacons have made some great moves.. and well the Hawks if they get healthy may make a run… its good to be a fan …and I am a UGA fan.. and as anyone on these AJC blogs know… next year UGA will win the NC
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
9:55 pm
@ Sly.. I do not disagree.. the Dream are good.. but I barely tolerate mens BB… I cannot follow womens hoops… if they win it all… great for them and the city.. I still doubt I will watch
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
9:56 pm
Should I assume your screenname is short for Joe Tereshinski?
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
9:56 pm
And I never said I hated the Dream.. I said I hated Hockey
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
9:57 pm
Nah Tommy.. its Joe T III
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
9:57 pm
It think Svitek is a decent LT. Given an entire off season to prepare for the position and the fact that this is a contract year, I think Svitek can do a respectable job. He’s not great clearly but he is a decent LT.
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
10:00 pm
UGA fan- We have a great shot to win the SEC this year. Definitely moving in right direction but Richt has a lot of hidden forces working against him at the University.
Braves fan- Wren has truly done a fine job. Our pitching is in transition with the youth about to take over but we have a solid mix right now. Huddy comes back and gonna be very solid. Wish we had 1 more bat.
Falcons fan- Birds on the cusp of something big. Ryan is still a toddler in his growth, Julio is a star ready to break out, we still need a RB. Dimitroff has turned a moribund franchise into a consistent winner.
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
10:01 pm
Joe T: Like I said.
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
10:04 pm
Guys you do realize Mike Mularkey just drafted a punter with the 70th pick in the draft. Gotta love that guy huh?
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
10:05 pm
Worst pick of the draft, Chub. And there have been a few, especially lately.
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
10:05 pm
That is hillarious Chub… I could never figure out why we drafted a punter last year… Uggla delivers a 2 rbi single.. 4-2 bottom 7
Sly Ty
April 27th, 2012
10:06 pm
Chub Rock, no one drafts a punter this early, I know some of us don’t like Mularky, but lying on the man is not cool. Who would be dumb enough to believe that lie dude, come on man.
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
10:06 pm
All Chipper does is hit… 6-1 Bravos… man these guys are fun to watch.. and to all the Larry haters… he just gets it done
J-Man
April 27th, 2012
10:06 pm
looks like TE is drying up……I think we could give the OKlahoma TE a look
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
10:07 pm
We have 85??? who is going next Chub
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
10:08 pm
What’s an inside receivers coach? Slot receivers? Never thought it was that specialized.
J-Man
April 27th, 2012
10:08 pm
We need to trade up and get Bobby Massey
mars
April 27th, 2012
10:08 pm
Tereshinski it is. I too am a lifetime dawg. However, no NC until the next HC, I’m afraid. The powers that be in Athens show no sign of being interested in excellence. They seem happy with being an NFL farm team, rather than going for the Big Prize. ‘If we push our boys too hard, they may get hurt and ruin their chances of being drafted.’ Every home game half time is highlighted by the parade of names on the big board who are now in the NFL. We should have been NC several times over by now with our talent. No one in the Athletic Dept wants that kind of pressure. Or so it seems.
Sly Ty
April 27th, 2012
10:09 pm
I thought Chipper was done, again I was wrong, I am just a fan, not an expert, so I don’t feel bad about being wrong.
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
10:10 pm
mars: This year will be very telling for the Dawgs.
J.J.M.
April 27th, 2012
10:11 pm
DBs and TEs flying off
mars
April 27th, 2012
10:12 pm
The only person preventing Richt from taking UGA all the way stares at him while he shaves every morning!
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
10:12 pm
Wren was very wise in bringing in Juan Francisco at 3B.
Chipper’s a hell of a hitter but man his injuries have hamstrung the Braves over the years, pun intended.
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
10:13 pm
mars: Wow. Best winning % in Georgia history, right?
Tell me his flaws, oh wise one.
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
April 27th, 2012
10:13 pm
lets go with orson charles if available. have him gain some weight and we’re good to go. bravos up 6-1!!
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
10:14 pm
Jaguars selected California P Bryan Anger with the No. 70 overall pick in the 2012 draft.
A touching tribute to the late Al Davis. The first and only punter to come off the board in 2011 was Atlanta’s Matt Bosher at No. 192. Anger is at least a very good punter, boasting one of the NCAA’s strongest legs last season while routinely pinning teams inside the 20. Regardless, it’s a baffling pick from increasingly unpredictable Jaguars GM Gene Smith.
Drafting a Punter in the 6th RD is one thing but with the 70th overall pick…Idiotic IMO.
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
10:15 pm
I really don’t know any of the names being called right now.
PMC
April 27th, 2012
10:16 pm
Very happy with the Konz pick I was hoping for him, the tackle Adams or Vinnie Curry.
I’m more optimistic as the days go on
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
April 27th, 2012
10:18 pm
is kellen moore from boise state just buried in late round picks??
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
10:18 pm
Where did Joe T go?
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
10:19 pm
Kellen Moore is undraftable, Dr.
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
April 27th, 2012
10:19 pm
falcons traded pick??
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
10:20 pm
Yep…trade.
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
April 27th, 2012
10:20 pm
baltimore has 84th pick now??
TommyP- thought he graduated??
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
10:20 pm
Yep to 91
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
April 27th, 2012
10:21 pm
guess we got a 4th round pick?? still think falcons should go w/ orson charles
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
10:21 pm
Sorry Tommy I am here…his weakness.. you mean saint Mark?
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
10:21 pm
Dr.: My point is that he won’t be drafted.
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
10:21 pm
And got 164th
chuck
April 27th, 2012
10:22 pm
Ben Jones is still there as is Crick and Winn if we go DL. Boykin also.I predict Massie
J-Man
April 27th, 2012
10:22 pm
what did we get form the ravens? did we get a 4th
.Bart's Boy
April 27th, 2012
10:22 pm
D. Led must have fainted with the Konz pick and is yet to recover…
MG
April 27th, 2012
10:22 pm
What did we get from Ravens for that pick ?
J.J.M.
April 27th, 2012
10:22 pm
wack trade not like we will have 2 4th round picks to get excited about
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
10:23 pm
91 and 164
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
10:23 pm
are we about to pick again
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
10:24 pm
Joe T: Yes.
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
10:24 pm
Did someone say Jones is still avail?
J.J.M.
April 27th, 2012
10:24 pm
how old is russell wilson sister?
mars
April 27th, 2012
10:24 pm
What’s his winning percentage against teams with a winning percentage? I know we can take Coastal Carolina Day Academy .He certainly knows how to pad a schedule. Unfortunately, there is always a real contender on there somewhere. Same results every time. We seldom (if ever) beat the teams that you have to beat to be a top tier team. Big flaw. Also, we all knows he is capable, but only rises to the occasion when he’s on the hot seat, pansy scheduling notwithstanding. Another big flaw. He know longer has the fire in his belly. He is a good man, don’t get me wrong. But if you can’t win with Stafford and Moreno, and that tremendous supporting cast that they had, then the flaws are astronomical. You don’t have to be a Magi to recognize that. Ray Charles could see that red light.
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
10:25 pm
Not bad. Traded down a few picks and netted a 5th rounder? I like it.
mars
April 27th, 2012
10:25 pm
Hell I’m missing the draft. Blast!!
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
10:26 pm
Tommy I love Mark… but discipline is obvious a weakness.. as is loyalty… he is good… great? Saban, MIles, The Evil One? Urban Cryer good.. I am not so sure…I love Mark… and am glad not to be back to Goff or worse… but he is not NC head coach material… He is just simply… too nice
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
10:28 pm
mars: First off, you’re wrong on the pansy scheduling. Georgia had some of the toughest schedules in the nation for years under Damon Evans. Problem is that you can’t win a national title playing schedules like that.
The team in 2008 with Staff/Moreno? Toughest schedule in the nation and that’s why many pundits did not pick Georgia to win it all.
The reason why we didn’t do better in 2008 and thereafter would be Willie Martinez. The worst DC in many, many years in the SEC.
One more time…we didn’t win with Staff and Moreno not ’cause of the offense but the defense.
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
10:28 pm
Mars I disagree…
Matt wanted nothing but to try out fro the NFL… he never was at UGA to win.. Knowshon… fantastic, but no heart… always taking himself out of the game when it mattered.. we have had great palyers.. but all too often they are ont he sideline, either hurt, suspended or winded… this is all on the shoulders of the HC.
mars
April 27th, 2012
10:30 pm
Joe T, I lack your eloquence. You hit it on the head.
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
10:30 pm
Joe T: Richt’s discipline is weak? You officially have no idea what you’re talking about.
It’s common knowledge that Richt is one of the only coaches in the SEC that DOES DISCIPLINE his players for transgressions. Think about it. You hardly ever hear about players missing games in the SEC on other teams. You really think the coaches have disciplined programs? Please. Richt is the only one that disciplines, brother.
Disgusted
April 27th, 2012
10:33 pm
Who cares about a 5th rounder, just make the pick. Its not like 5th rounders are going to do anything anyway. Maybe make special teams.
How about that dumb pick that Belicheck made with number 48, Tavon Wilson, a projected 6th or 7th rounder. This is one time the genius outsmarted himself. Gosh, one thing Belicheck does not do well is draft in the second round. Look how they passed on Clay Matthews.
I am a Pats/Falcons fans and thank goodness for Pats fans that Tom Brady covers up for a multitude of draft sins that Belickeck has made in the past. The list in the second round (Terrence Wheatley, Darius Butler, Bethel Johnson, and first round bust Andy Katzenmoyer) shows that the Pats often do not draft well, Many mistakes in the draft, amazing the success they have given picks they made tonight.
The Tavon Wilson pick is the WORST in NFL history. Dumb.
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
10:34 pm
Joe T: Let’s see…Stafford led the team to a final ranking of #2 in the nation and then the 2008 team had a sieve-like defense. Staff was NEVER the problem.
Moreno did take himself out after being winded but if you think that’s the reason we didn’t win more, I just don’t think you get it. Defense was horrible.
Moreno is the best RB in Athens since…..well, you tell me.
.Bart's Boy
April 27th, 2012
10:34 pm
Is the NFL draft still going on? We’ll worry about the UGA draft some other time…
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
April 27th, 2012
10:35 pm
not to mention,,,,it’s the AD policy on suspensions at UGA, not Richt’s. He can be a softy true, but I think he still has that fire to win a NC.
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
10:35 pm
Tommy.. i appreciate what you say… but you are simply wrong.. Saban deals with his issues… Mark is hearded by either that douche the pres or his own ethics…Saban offers 90 schollys and plays withing the limits… behave and play… dont and we fill the hole… If you cant follow the program well we’ll grayshirt you… but his players are there on gameday… is he more lenient? or more trusted and revered by his players… yu tell me tommy… Nick has to NC’s at Bama.. this program was left in shambles… Richt has exactly zero… but you also liek the Braves and Flacons and think they are oing well… I guess it is standards Tommy…I mean I understand… I have been ummm hoggin as well
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
10:36 pm
Those New England TE picks looked pretty good. Mayo? Ridley? Breakout year for him.
Classic armchair QB criticizing.
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
10:37 pm
Are teh Falcons on the clock yet? Ok enugh UGA talk..
mars
April 27th, 2012
10:37 pm
Matt and Knowshon were one example in a decade that saw the best atletes in the nation skate through Athens not hampered by expectation. Joe T, if my suspicions are true, then you have a unique perspective that I cannot deny. However, if Stafford and Moreno were giving a half a$$ed effort, why were they allowed on the field? That is yet another flaw of St Mark.
Sid
April 27th, 2012
10:38 pm
Bruce
April 27th, 2012
8:49 pm
Not thrilled about the pick especially after the comments on ESPN about his strength and stamina.
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If they knew everything they would draft for the teams instead of report it…………they aren’t athletes.
Gruden was a back up QB…………probably knows athleticism better than any of them. His Dad was a coach under Dan Devine at ND.
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
April 27th, 2012
10:38 pm
agreed that martinez’s defense was at fault w/ stafford/moreno. imagine having grantham as DC back then??
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
April 27th, 2012
10:40 pm
where the hell is the university of regina??
chuck
April 27th, 2012
10:40 pm
Ben Jones or Bobby Massie will be the pick
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
10:43 pm
Joe T: Dude, you’re not even legible anymore. You gotta be drunk as a skunk right now.
Please quit comparing Richt to Saban. That’s so pathetic. EVERYONE is a failure compared to Nick Saban. So stop.
In several of these SEC towns such as Knoxville, Tuscaloosa, Auburn….the University and the law enforcement work hand in hand. Remember Bar Knoxville? Brutal beatdown of a cop in the middle of the street by 8+ football players and 1 guy was officially disciplined. Athens cops do not work with UGA on these things.
If you REALLY believe that Bama has none of the same problems that Georgia and many other programs have, you’re dumb as a rock. It’s how the problems are handled that differentiates the schools.
Since Auburn has a national title, I guess you feel Chizik is better than Richt? LOL And more disciplined?
And Urban Meyer…the one with more arrests than anyone but nary a game suspension for his players.
Steve Spurrier? His QB gets arrested time after time (5 times) but never missed a game.
You have a bb gun going against a machine gun of facts. Keep drinking.
J.J.M.
April 27th, 2012
10:46 pm
we really must be rebuilding our o-line
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
10:46 pm
Wow Lamar Holmes!
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
10:46 pm
Umm Tommy.. I have a bb gun and a 12 pack…. oops.. nope make that I used to have a 12 pack… Tommy I hope you expect more out of your career than you do your idols…. gotta have higher standards this early in the evening amigo.. you had teh philosphy of go ugly early huh? Me I shoot for the stars… anything less is disappointing
Sid
April 27th, 2012
10:47 pm
By God our offensive line is going to be better come hell or high water………….fine by me!
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
10:48 pm
Tackles available: Bobby Massie, Zebrie Sanders, James Brown, Ryan Miller….on NFL.com, there are 33 available linemen with higher grades than Lamar Holmes.
Here’s hoping they know something many do not. Mayock said Holmes really caught his eye at the Senior Bowl, I believe.
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
April 27th, 2012
10:48 pm
TommyP- i blame on it the cops being on the take in other towns other than UGA. Ever since they stopped giving Athens police free game tickets, mofos been on the hunt for UGA players. Unless our AD stops being so strict w/ first time offenders, UGA will never have a shot.
Chub Rock
April 27th, 2012
10:48 pm
Projected 7th rounder. I done.
chuck
April 27th, 2012
10:49 pm
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MG
April 27th, 2012
10:49 pm
Got the OT out of S miss…Per NFL.com he only graded out at 50.2. Wonder why we didn’t select the other OT from Florida Sanders who had an 85 grade
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
10:49 pm
Joe T: You’re talking nonsense at this point. Let’s just call it a night.
mars
April 27th, 2012
10:49 pm
We all love the Falcons, and some of us love the Dawgs. Let’s agree to disagree and hope for the best. I am willing to be proven wrong. I can take it.
Joe T
April 27th, 2012
10:50 pm
Lamar Holmes.. wow .. awful again
Greg
April 27th, 2012
10:51 pm
Lamar Holmes- Projected 7th rounder by espn, 6th rounder by sports illustrated. Bobby Massie- Projected in the first and second rounds by everybody. WHAT WAS THAT?!?!?!
Disgusted
April 27th, 2012
10:53 pm
Lousy pick, especially when Ben Jones is still on the board.
Holmes is projected as what, 5th round material. What in the @#&# is Thomas Dimitroff thinking, this draft is a big fat F minus for the Falcons.
And they want me to help pay a billion dollars to replace a stadium that is perfectly servicable.
We go to the PSL’s, I am done. I vote NO but have no choice in it.
I would like to put a billion bucks in our schools though. This is a game, our kids are our future.
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
10:55 pm
Dr.: You bring sanity to the debate. It’s common knowledge that many towns work in unison with the university. When an athlete gets in trouble, cops are told to, “Call Coach So-and-so.” I live in Knoxville and this is common knowledge by everyone.
The University of Georgia has one of the toughest policies in the country on drugs. I believe Kentucky is the only SEC school that compares. Nationally, I believe Georgia is 1 of 6 schools that suspends athletes for 10% of the schedule for any alcohol arrests, 50% on the 2nd arrest.
Michael Adams said today or yesterday in an article that they want to be a leader in the country on the policy against drugs.
Georgia is INCREDIBLY tough on discipline…one of the toughest in the country.
mars
April 27th, 2012
10:56 pm
Ayone heard from DLED?
Josh B
April 27th, 2012
10:57 pm
Lamar Holmes is massive and is a better pass blocked than run blocker..I guess I can’t be upset..a good tight end should be available tomorrow
tyger
April 27th, 2012
10:57 pm
Bobbie Massey and Zebrie Sanders bypassed ….
Konz is OK, but weak and injury prone…
Holmes doesn’t even register…
chuck
April 27th, 2012
10:58 pm
It’s time to fire Dimitroff. He doesn’t understand the draft. We could have had Lamar Holmes in the 5th round safely and added a DT like Brandon Thompson who went right after Dimitroff screwed up our 3rd round pick.
Disgusted
April 27th, 2012
10:58 pm
Tommy P—Ridley is a fumbler and I hope he is not another girlie Laurence Maroney.
Oh, and another 2006 bust, Chad Jackson.
Belicheck has made his mistakes in the draft, tonight, drafting Tavon Wilson as as bad as that POS Holmes the Falcons made.
Yes, the two Tight Ends worked out great, and the first round activity the Pats made last night were excellent, but Tavon Wilson, that spoils enerything.
Dimitrff gets a F tonight. He is the worst GM in all of sports in terms of drafting. Hope the Birds get some veteran help, then got zilch from this draft. I hate Holmes, he sucks. He is worse than Baker ant that is sayin something.
TommyP
April 27th, 2012
11:00 pm
Fire the most successful GM in franchise history. LOL LOL LOL
Horrible pick, I agree, but you’re a drama queen.
Disgusted
April 27th, 2012
11:01 pm
I cannot wait for the day that Dimitroff is fired for his garbage pickes. Baker, Jerry, Jamal Anderson, Holmes, etc etc etc.
Worst drafting team in the history of sports.
chuck
April 27th, 2012
11:01 pm
I think DLED got sick when he heard about the Holmes pick. No way he can defend this joke.
Disgusted
April 27th, 2012
11:02 pm
At least you agree that this is a horrible pick Tommy P.
This is a waste, and the Flacons are not gonna get beter.
Disgusted
April 27th, 2012
11:04 pm
The way that TD drafts OT’s, poor Matty is gonna have his career shortened.
Holmes deserves to be Booed.
charles
April 27th, 2012
11:05 pm
I love the pick of Lamar Holmes-the guy is huge-SI.com had some good things to say about him as well as Mike Mayock! Can he be worse than Baker!
mars
April 27th, 2012
11:05 pm
C’mon guys. Tough on drugs, yes. The kind of discipline that wins games is what our boys lack. The largest line in all of football, pro and college, lined up against tiny players at Oregon last year, and were winded by the first half. I don’t care that we didn’t have the right conditioning coach to act as nanny and change their diapers for them. In the days before conditioning coaches, players knew to show up in shape or they would forfeit their scholarships. That’s the type of discipline that we are missing. You instill that kind of discipline, and the drug and alcohol problems will diminish without having to play nanny. If you insist on babysitting hoodlums, expect bad behavior.
Greg
April 27th, 2012
11:06 pm
Charles- In a word: yes.
THE REAL PHIL
April 27th, 2012
11:15 pm
I believe that Dimitroff is a smart guy…………….but are we supposed to believe that he is smarter than EVERYONE???? How can you see that we can’t make 4th and inches 15 times last year and use your first pick on someone who is a weakling by NFL standards? Is HE gonna move the pile? And this guy is projected as a 6 or 7 but the Falcons make him a 3 because they are smarter than EVERYONE else??
Why didn’t we get Brandon Brooks with our first pick?
TNScott
April 27th, 2012
11:19 pm
Very unimpressive use of draft picks. Picking a tackle who plays in Conference USA over one who plays in the toughest conference in college football. WOW. Plus, we had a defense who couldn’t pressure our opponents’ passer. I’m beginning to come to the conclusion that these New England front office clones are secretly the spawn of Al Davis.
Embarrassed
April 27th, 2012
11:22 pm
Really, LIke that Tackle wasn’t gonna be there in the 6th, or 7th round??? What a horrible use of 3rd rounder.. I think we win despite our genius leadership..
Spike 80DF
April 27th, 2012
11:23 pm
Lamar Holmes projected as a 6th rounder? I hope TD knows something no one else knows about this guy…..
Wayne
April 27th, 2012
11:25 pm
Well, supposedly Massie can’t play the left side, but HOLMES? Seriously? I went to find his grade on ESPN.com and they didn’t even have him RANKED. I’m not saying they know more than TD, but this was off the grid. Have to think Massie could have been had later. I’m shocked…and disappointed.
Wayne
April 27th, 2012
11:26 pm
Meant to say “have to think HOLMES could have been had later”.
ATLJBO
April 27th, 2012
11:31 pm
@ THE REAL PHIL
The guy squat over 700lbs… So his leg strength (which helps you get push) is theire.. So i wouldnt call the guy weak… He has to improve his strength in his arms to get a better push… But if you are talking about 4th and inches…. The guy gets a good push…. Watch Wisconsin games on espn 3…
If you dont feel like watching the whole game.. Watch him vs Nebraska right here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1wiViy1il0
charles
April 27th, 2012
11:31 pm
Let’s be real people-at this point you’re looking at upside as much as productivity-there’s plenty of supposed projections that have been way off already in this draft-let’s trust that TD and Smitty have done their homework and made an educated pick!
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater
April 27th, 2012
11:44 pm
mars- discipline is key yes!! however, majority of SEC programs turn a blind eye towards off field issues. UGA being strict as they are, is only hurting us.
K-man
April 28th, 2012
12:04 am
DLed just posted story where he writes, “The Falcons’ plan was to improve the offensive line early in this draft. Their decision came down to Konz and Mississippi tackle Bobby Massie.”
So, why the hell didn’t TD draft Massie instead of Holmes? He had trouble deciding between Konz and Massie in the 2nd round, but passes on Massie in the 3rd! WTF?
THE REAL PHIL
April 28th, 2012
12:22 am
@ATLJBO ok I watched all 5:08 of the film. I don’t know how experienced you are at watching film, but here is what I saw. First play of the film his man makes the tackle in the backfield. Third play he lets a man take a free run to the QB only to have QB cause the man to miss. On a reverse play he pulls to bl0ck a cornerback who is STANDING STILL. The guy barely and I do mean BARELY touches the CB’s ankle. One play he cuts the MLB who promptly gets up and tackles the back for a loss. EVERY Effective block I saw him make was as part of a double team. I am hoping he had better games against other people.
Chub Rock
April 28th, 2012
12:23 am
Speak on it K-man!!!!! I personally thought Dimitroff was scared to draft another guy from Mississippi after the Peria Jerry debacle. Only time will tell if Mr. Holmes is worth the pick used on him. Everybody else is passing on Massie too. I don’t know anymore. Hey we got 2 big O-lineman which is what we needed so we’ll see. You can make guys stronger but you can’t make’em grow. Let us pray.