Falcons still need linemen (and Weatherspoon video-palooza)
Florida's Carlos Dunlap might be a risk worth taking at defensive end.
The Falcons have filled one significant hole on their defense with the drafting of Sean Weatherspoon. Today, they can fill another. They don’t have a second-round pick, so to get a real impact player might require general manager Thomas Dimitroff to trade up.
Dimitroff suggested Thursday that trying to move into the second round “might be too expensive” in trade. Indeed, this whole three-day draft thing creates a new dynamic for general managers. They have a day to think about who’s still left on the board after the first round and what moves they might want to make to go after a specific player. That can drive up the market.
That said, here are five players who would help the Falcons (but may or may not be available by their scheduled turn in the third round). You’ll notice a theme. I think the Falcons still need help on both lines.
Then, enjoy a Sean Weatherspoon Video Feast.
♦ 1. Indiana tackle Rodger Saffold (6-4, 316): He could go early today. Said to possess excellent lateral movement. The Falcons’ offensive line is still a work in progress, and Sam Baker, a top draft pick from two years ago, has struggled with injuries.
♦ 2. USC defensive end Everson Griffen (6-3, 273): The team still needs a strong pass-rusher on the end, especially with John Abraham’s health (and therefore effectiveness) always an issue. Griffin struggled with consistency problems at Southern Cal but he can put pressure on the quarterback.
♦ 3. Massachutsetts guard Vladimir Ducasse (6-4, 332): He’s large, to say the least, and an excellent run blocker. Projects as a guard but started 23 games at left tackle the last two years.
♦ 4. Illinois guard Jon Asamoah (6-4, 305): He started every game in the last three seasons, not missing any time because of injury. Said to be a strong run blocker who plays with a nasty streak, which should fit in well with the Falcons’ objectives.
♦ 5. Florida defensive end Carlos Dunlap (6-5, 277): Yes, there’s the downside, starting with the DUI late last season. His maturity has come into question on several occasions. The hope is that all of this negative publicity is a wakeup call. Athletically, he’s one of the best players in the draft. He was defensive MVP of the BCS title game two years ago. Even with his issues this past year, he still had nine sacks, 10.5 tackles for losses and deflected six passes.
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Here’s a video aggregation of videos via YouTube. I think you’ll particularly enjoy the dance one.
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Sean Weatherspoon is a Van Halen fan? Who knew? Here he is introducing a nice package of highlights.
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Here’s a shorty from Mizzou Pro Day. Noteworthy is the Falcons’ scout who is furiously scribbling notes.
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This is the funniest video: Weatherspoon dancing while trying on clothes at Express.
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Another nice highlight package, this from the Senior Bowl, in which Weatherspoon had five tackles, an interception and a pass breakup.
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Weatherspoon’s own day in the life. Nothing too earth shattering but entertaining.
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NFL.com did a good interview immediately following the Scouting Combine. Weatherspoon compares himself to Lance Briggs of the Chicago Bears. Problem is, the NFL won’t provide an embedding code, but here’s the link.
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Earlier Falcons draft posts
♦ Weatherspoon helps Falcons fix the right side of the ball
♦ Draft night (LIVE): Behind the scenes at Falcons’ HQ
♦ Draft day (Part II): Tebow top 15, Morgan to Falcons?
♦ Draft day (Part I): Falcon options; Berry rips Deion; Tebow to Vikes?
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JSS
April 23rd, 2010
11:28 am
Was that “Senior Bowl 2010″ instead of “Senior Day?”
Vinny D
April 23rd, 2010
11:32 am
solid pick
JSS
April 23rd, 2010
11:33 am
Weatherspoon will well, he doesn’t put fear in my heart, but he won’t be Aundray Bruce by a long shot! The standard is slowing down and/or stopping the Saints!
Jon
April 23rd, 2010
11:47 am
Jeff, the Falcons can’t deal their last 3rd round pick since it is compensatory. So that pick can’t be a bargaining chip. But maybe they can use a future 2nd rounder with the other 3rd to move up and get an impact player.
Fred
April 23rd, 2010
11:49 am
I wish the AJC would get sports writers that knew something about the sport they are writing about. The Falcons can not trade up to the 2nd round by giving up their two third round choices. This is due to the fact that teams cannot trade their compensatory picks. Pick #35 in the third round is a compensatory pick.
The Spoon pick was a very safe pick and addressed a major need at OLB. They needed an OLB that has coverage abilities and got one.
Jeff Schultz
April 23rd, 2010
11:56 am
JSS — Yes, Senior Bowl. I don’t know why it says “Senior Day” there. That title was just burned into video.
PMC
April 23rd, 2010
11:57 am
Nice picture of Dunlap beating up on Hawaii. It would be nice if Florida played a non conference schedule with anything more than baby teeth in it sometime this millenium.
Jeff Schultz
April 23rd, 2010
11:57 am
Jon — Good point, forget about that rule about not being allowed to deal compensatory picks.
Reid Adair
April 23rd, 2010
12:00 pm
If the Falcons don’t get into the second round, and I agree with Thomas Dimitroff that it might cost too much, I think that’s a solid list of guys who could still be on the board in the third round.
Jeff Schultz
April 23rd, 2010
12:02 pm
Hey Fred, calm down. That line is out. I don’t think momentarily forgetting about the compensatory picks rule qualifies as not knowing anything about football.
SOUTH GA DAWG FAN
April 23rd, 2010
12:02 pm
any speedy receivers that might be around in the 3rd or 4th round ? I don’t see TD giving up picks to move into the 2nd so it won’t be must see tv until the 3rd.
P.J.
April 23rd, 2010
12:05 pm
Linebacker was the greatest need then Oline, so I hope Thomas will address that in one of the upcoming rounds. I believe in Thomas and Mike.
Dawgs2010
April 23rd, 2010
12:07 pm
Dan Reeves would have already traded next years #1 for a chance to get into the second.
The 1999 Draft sent the Falcons into a tail-spin in could not recocer from for years.
SOUTH GA DAWG FAN
April 23rd, 2010
12:10 pm
i know we need linemen but I like the burners, although they don’t always stay healthy and we do need another receiver it might take douglas a year to get back to being explosive
Dan-O
April 23rd, 2010
12:17 pm
Good stuff, Jeff. Thanks for compiling this for us. At the Senior Bowl, Witherspoon showed he already knows how to turn his head as the ball is coming, unlike some Falcons corners from recent past. I like the pick. TD and Smitty sure seem to know what they are doing!
Willy
April 23rd, 2010
12:17 pm
Ne, Jeff, forgetting the compensatory pick rule doesn’t qualify you for not knowing anything about football. But having a job that Jeff wishes he has, does (that, and hating Brett Favre because he can’t quit wanting to play)
Past that, I agree. I think the Falcons would do themselves quite well if they decided to use up the rest of the draft just stocking up on linemen. Those guys break down and get hurt faster than anyone. It would be a reasonable all around strategy to just get a bunch of them. Anyway, that doesn’t mean you don’t suck, so don’t get too confident!
Doesn't anybody remember...
April 23rd, 2010
12:22 pm
…Aundray Bruce as the Falcons first round pick who could not miss…..or John Small from The Citadel…or can’t miss DB Bruce Pickens…until they play and perform, it’s all still a crapshoot…
Delbert D.
April 23rd, 2010
12:27 pm
Who’s available from U of Montana? Danged good team last year, 14-0 before losing to Villanova in the NC game 23-21. Falcons could use another Kroy Biermann type high-motor guy.
matt r
April 23rd, 2010
12:31 pm
I am curious if teams when doing their due diligence, scour the web for YouTube clips like the last one, facebook pages, and twitter posts, to look out for potential trouble spots. Maybe you can ask if you are back at FB tonight, Jeff?
Mr. Phil
April 23rd, 2010
12:50 pm
Matt R: I Believe they do. I read somewhere that a team had concerns about Spoon(could have been another player) because of his “infatuation” with social media and how that Twitter is not their kind of thing.
Dawgdad
April 23rd, 2010
1:09 pm
Falcons should draft like this:
1st 3rd rounder: Matt Tennant, C Boston College, or John Jerry OT Ole Miss
2nd 3rd rounder: Brandon LaFell, WR LSU
This way we get a great possession reciever and blocker, and upgrade the OL…great pick with SPOON!!!
Ted M
April 23rd, 2010
1:19 pm
He sounds like a good guy too
Ted M
April 23rd, 2010
1:24 pm
Jeff,
Can you add link for a decent updated mock draft round 2 and 3?
gcs
April 23rd, 2010
1:35 pm
He seems like a good kid…
Nique
April 23rd, 2010
2:01 pm
They need to trade up & get Dunlap, he’s the best ALL AROUND DE in the draft, he plays the run as well as the pass. It is true that h has taken a few plays off, not as many as ppl are critixizing him for though. But before his DUI he was listed as a no question top 5 pick. You can’t pass that up in the 2cnd round! Go back & watch the national championship 2 years ago & tell me that he’s not worth trading up 4!!!
I would also love to get Jordan shipley or Marty Gillyard with that comp pick!
No One Knows You're a Dawg
April 23rd, 2010
2:06 pm
“Right Now”? How ’bout “Unchained”?
Falcons Fan
April 23rd, 2010
2:08 pm
What’s up,
What do you think about taking Matt Tennant with our first 3rd rounder; and then taking Jordan Shipley WR with our second 3rd rounder. Tennant seems like our type of tough physical lineman, and would be center in waiting; We should take Shipley before a team like New England grabs him, and makes him the next Wes Welker.
Jeff Schultz
April 23rd, 2010
2:16 pm
Ted — Not too many do mocks for Round 2 (or 3). It’s an even bigger guessing game than first-round mocks.
Here’s one from Scouts Inc. but you need Insider access.
It has the Falcons taking Clemson DE Ricky Sapp and Miami tight end Jimmy Graham in the third round.
http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft10/insider/news/story?id=5128284
danny
April 23rd, 2010
2:21 pm
DEXTER MCCLUSTER!!!!!
Darin
April 23rd, 2010
2:22 pm
I live in Columbia MO and I can tell you folks, you got a beast. He is strong, athletic, focused, and driven. If you only look at stats, you’ll think something happened last year to cause his tackle totals, but remember, he lost two anchor players to the NFL draft and now teams had a chance to double team him and he STILL had over 100. You all will be pleased.
Cody_Falcon
April 23rd, 2010
2:23 pm
Falcons Fan, I wouldnt mind if they took Tennant. As far as WR goes..I would say no to Shipley. I think he’ll make a good slot receiver like Welker, but we already have that kind of receiver in HD (Harry Douglas) coming back from injury….he’ll make a HUGE difference in the offense this year. If we are indeed going to pick a receiver..I think trying to make a play for LaFell would be awesome!
hiramsaint
April 23rd, 2010
2:31 pm
there’ still a few qb’s left out there to consider
Ted M
April 23rd, 2010
2:36 pm
Thanks Jeff
Ted M
April 23rd, 2010
2:39 pm
Do you recall where they had Cody Terrance the massive NT from AL going?
Nique
April 23rd, 2010
2:42 pm
What do you think the likelyhood of the Falcons trading up for Dunlap is? I also like the DT out of Houston if we don’t trade up & he falls. & I was woundering if you know if the falcons even made a call to Ten about Morgan at 16?
Jeff Schultz
April 23rd, 2010
2:48 pm
Here’s another second-round mock draft from Pro Football Talk
33. Cleveland Browns (projected trade) – Jimmy Clausen, quarterback, Notre Dame.
34. Minnesota Vikings – Nate Allen, safety, South Florida.
35. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Carlos Dunlap, defensive end, Florida.
36. Kansas City Chiefs – Golden Tate, wide receiver, Notre Dame.
37. Philadelphia Eagles – Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, cornerback, Indiana (PA).
38. St. Louis Rams (projected trade) – Brian Price, defensive tackle, UCLA.
39. Oakland Raiders – Rodger Saffold, offensive tackle, Indiana.
40. Miami Dolphins – Morgan Burnett, safety, Georgia Tech.
41. Buffalo Bills – Charles Brown, offensive tackle, USC.
42. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Arrelious Benn, wide receiver, Illinois.
43. Baltimore Ravens – Linval Joseph, defensive tackle, East Carolina.
44. New England Patriots – Ricky Sapp, defensive end, Clemson.
45. Denver Broncos – Jamar Chaney, linebacker, Mississippi State.
46. New York Giants – Vladimir Ducasse, offensive lineman, UMass.
47. New England Patriots – Damian Williams, wide receiver, USC.
48. Carolina Panthers – Taylor Price, wide receiver, Ohio.
49. San Francisco 49ers – Jason Worilds, defensive end, Virginia Tech.
50. Kansas City Chiefs – Rob Gronkowski, tight end, Arizona.
51. Houston Texans – Toby Gerhart, running back, Stanford.
52. Pittsburgh Steelers – Austen Lane, defensive end, Murray State.
53. New England Patriots – Corey Wootton, defensive end, Northwestern.
54. Cincinnati Bengals – Taylor Mays, safety, USC.
55. Philadelphia Eagles – Dexter McCluster, running back, Ole Miss.
56. Green Bay Packers – Everson Griffen, defensive end, USC.
57. Baltimore Ravens – Terrence Cody, defensive tackle, Alabama.
58. Arizona Cardinals – Daryl Washington, linebacker, TCU.
59. Dallas Cowboys – Bruce Campbell, offensive tackle, Maryland.
60. Seattle Seahawks – Jonathan Dwyer, running back, Georgia Tech.
61. New York Jets – Chad Jones, safety, LSU.
62. Minnesota Vikings – Jerome Murphy, cornerback, South Florida.
63. Indianapolis Colts – Amari Spievey, cornerback, Iowa.
64. New Orleans Saints – Navorro Bowman, linebacker, Penn State.
Ted M
April 23rd, 2010
2:51 pm
Thanks again
Ted M
April 23rd, 2010
2:52 pm
its hard to believe Taylor Mays lasting so long
PMC
April 23rd, 2010
3:10 pm
Please no Dunlap to Tampa.
If they do that the Falcons are going to have to trade back into the second to get Roger Saffold. We can’t depend on Sam Baker.
PMC
April 23rd, 2010
3:12 pm
Dunlap could have been top 10 if he didn’t make that stupid decision before the SEC championship.
What They’re Saying about ‘Spoon’
April 23rd, 2010
3:31 pm
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Eddy
April 23rd, 2010
3:40 pm
What do you think the chances of moving into the 2nd round are? Could Norwood be possibly used as trade bait? Also, what do you think about getting another WR? Jenkins in my mind is not a #2 WR and I would have loved to see us get Bay-Bay or Bryant, even though I am very happy getting Spoon. Any thoughts?
Seattle Falcons Fan
April 23rd, 2010
3:58 pm
Good, I didn’t see Tennant anywhere on that mock.
Seattle Falcons Fan
April 23rd, 2010
4:00 pm
I didn’t see Colt McCoy on that mock either so hmmm…..
Mr. Turnip-Green Jeans
April 23rd, 2010
4:22 pm
Norwood wouldn’t bring more than a fifth or sixth rounder in a perfect world, and the world ain’t perfect by a long shot.
Seattle Falcons Fan
April 23rd, 2010
4:25 pm
What about Norwood, a #3, and a #5?
Mr. Turnip-Green Jeans
April 23rd, 2010
4:25 pm
Jenkins wouldn’t bring much more, if any. Ain’t a huge market for slow, butter-fingered, receivers.
Mr. Turnip-Green Jeans
April 23rd, 2010
4:26 pm
Seattle, now that might bring us a 2.
Mr. Turnip-Green Jeans
April 23rd, 2010
4:38 pm
Every team needs a rah-rah guy (who can back-up the rah-rah) to rally around. Spoon just might be that guy.
74Dawg
April 23rd, 2010
4:46 pm
I like your list, Jeff. The first two,I am afraid,will be gone when the Falcons pick. I really don’t like the idea of trading up with the early third. They can get two good players in the third. Two linemen or a oline and a possession wide reciever .
farspice
April 23rd, 2010
4:55 pm
Good pick on Spoon! Will help from the start. Now for the next two picks go for the best available lineman.
Lame Pick
April 23rd, 2010
5:36 pm
Now what do you do? You wasted your 1st round pick on a sluggish OLB and now there are no legitimate weapons to grab to slay the Saints. Maybe Dimitroff would like to explain why he didn’t fleece Denver for a few picks to move up and grab their 1st round goal D. Thomas. We could have still gotten “Spoon” and a few more good picks to offset his lack of value. Then he could maybe explain why he didn’t keep D. Thomas for the Falcons offense and go after an OLB in the third where there still are plentry that match or beat “Spoon” in some or all categories. This draft is already an epic fail, let’s just hope “TD” doesn’t blow it yet again.
Dawgs2010
April 23rd, 2010
5:52 pm
Norwood is a stiff. He is worthless as trade bait.
yoda
April 23rd, 2010
5:56 pm
JS….Pro Football Talk doesn’t think much of Kindle do they….what round they expect him to go?
coo coo bird fan
April 23rd, 2010
6:06 pm
Your an idiot lame pick! You wanted to take a WR who played in a wishbone offense and have the nerve to call a 3 time Big 12 1st teamer sluggish? You obviously don’t watch college football. Stop getting your info from Kiper and McShay and watch some games other than Tech for a change. TD is a great GM and I have faith they’ll supply us with quality.
Draft Maven
April 23rd, 2010
6:40 pm
I think Spoon is a great pick. Yet, oddly, I have never seen him play.
shane
April 23rd, 2010
7:05 pm
Have to wonder what the Broncos are thinking
shane
April 23rd, 2010
7:06 pm
A QB who cant throw and a WR who cant catch. Not a good combo
James
April 23rd, 2010
7:29 pm
Man. I like this kid.
Check out the speed as he blankets McCluster.
And the moves on the interception return. Can’t help but be excited about that!
hiramsaint
April 23rd, 2010
8:24 pm
shane , are you talkin’ about matty and roddy ?
Jason
April 23rd, 2010
8:41 pm
Dwyer and Burnett should have stayed one more year. Idiots.
Gator in the Hootch
April 23rd, 2010
8:42 pm
How many of those Gators been picked already? six in the first 2 rounds. Georgia??? None. Yeah, go to Georgia if you want to play in the NFL (as a water boy)….how is that working for you???? Watching the draft, recruits??? Gainesville…training ground for the NFL…especially if you are a QB!!!!
Matt the Brave
April 23rd, 2010
8:43 pm
Clausen to the Panthers. Wonder if he’ll throw Steve Smith under the bus. That happens, his sorry little whiney butt’s out the door in a flash.
Gator in the Hootch
April 23rd, 2010
8:45 pm
Shane…sort of what Meyer was thinking….I want to win championships with talented players with a lot of character, personal drive, tons of dedication, leadership skills, etc, etc, etc, etc……and I bet Thomas will be better than your current WR in the pros……
Lilburn Dawg
April 23rd, 2010
9:00 pm
Jeff, what does it say about the caliber of UGA players since not a one has been drafted so far (if I’m correct) and we are up to the 72nd pick??
Tosin
April 23rd, 2010
9:23 pm
Griffen DE from USC.
Tosin
April 23rd, 2010
9:23 pm
hopefully
Kake
April 23rd, 2010
9:24 pm
Maybe the falcons will take a ga player. LOL. Not
Justin
April 23rd, 2010
9:26 pm
Up to 84 now. No dawgs taken. Hysterical
Matt the Brave
April 23rd, 2010
9:30 pm
Hey Justin, I’m sure that the Dawgs not going until the 3rd round completely destroys this whole program. Uh, best of my knowledge, we STILL beat you. HA!
bg3003
April 23rd, 2010
9:31 pm
who is corey peters???
JSS
April 23rd, 2010
9:31 pm
Even in the draft, the UK Cats run this State! Ha. ha!!!
JSS
April 23rd, 2010
9:33 pm
Sorry, that was not fair to UGA fans, but it sure was sweet to type!
The Grinch
April 23rd, 2010
9:38 pm
Wow. An undersized DT who “carries too much bad weight around” and is inconsistent, lacks power, can’t shed blockers and not very motivated (”takes way too many plays off”). He had a 2.5 grade out of 10 according to NFL.com and likely could have been had in the 5th or 6th round. Doesn’t fit anything we need at all, and is a terrible reach on top of that value wise. I’m a huge TD supporter, but I’m quite flabbergasted by this pick. Taking a lesser Vance Walker with your 2nd overall pick? Don’t we already have plenty of undersized, underachieving DT’s? WTH?
The Grinch
April 23rd, 2010
9:40 pm
Maybe TD knows something we don’t (and I’m sure he does), but if the rest of the draft goes like this there’s little doubt we’ll be receiving an “F” from all the analysts.
Justin
April 23rd, 2010
9:42 pm
A citadel player taken before a dawg. Yet the stupid redneck dawg fans think they have an elite program. Now that is funny!
JB
April 23rd, 2010
9:47 pm
Keep this to the draft. UGA/Tech is way out of bounds.
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April 23rd, 2010
9:53 pm
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Huh????
April 23rd, 2010
9:56 pm
Did we rly just draft corey peters??????? TD must be crazy that is ridiculous. I hope i am proved wrong.
Is it really our turn?
April 23rd, 2010
9:57 pm
I knew when time was running out and Atlanta had still not made their pick, something illogical was about to happen. And it did.
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April 23rd, 2010
10:00 pm
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JSS
April 23rd, 2010
10:10 pm
No one is talking TECH/UGA, it is SEC East smackdown! I don’t even have a “Dog” in the fight! Still, I keeping hearing about all of those 5 Star players, what happened?
dammit
April 23rd, 2010
10:10 pm
Curran just went to Tenn…
Josh B
April 23rd, 2010
10:11 pm
Mike Johnson, Guard
JSS
April 23rd, 2010
10:14 pm
Good for Curran, I hope finally gets to make some money!
Justin
April 23rd, 2010
10:14 pm
Shut up ya douche.
Probably a tech nerd anyways…
Huh????
April 23rd, 2010
10:15 pm
I do not believe this
Huh????
April 23rd, 2010
10:19 pm
I have officially lost all respect i ever had for thomas dimitroff
Mr. Huh???
April 23rd, 2010
10:20 pm
Who would you have taken there???
JSS
April 23rd, 2010
10:25 pm
That is a mighty big word for vinegar and water! Great for cleaning glass surfaces by the way!
ryan
April 23rd, 2010
10:29 pm
I am surprised that the T.D. did not eaither Eric Norwood from S.C. or Everson Griffen from USC .The Falcons still need a DE or OL is Matt Tennat still on the board.
Huh????
April 23rd, 2010
10:29 pm
Everson griffin at 83 without a doubt and matt tenant at 98
Justin
April 23rd, 2010
10:30 pm
I’m sure you’d know!
Bob B
April 23rd, 2010
10:34 pm
TD has completely lost his mind…..absolutely horrible picks today…Peters????Johnson????? Go back to NE TD…..you have hurt the team for years to come.
JSS
April 23rd, 2010
10:38 pm
Sure do little Fella! Beso mi (fill in the blank!)
Too quick to judge
April 23rd, 2010
10:42 pm
Don’t be too quick to judge DT for the Peters pick. He might have drafted him so that he could trade him for the rights to Aundray Bruce.
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April 23rd, 2010
11:33 pm
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groundfog
April 23rd, 2010
11:34 pm
Schultz what happed to Dwyer?geez he slipped.
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April 23rd, 2010
11:34 pm
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Lame Pick
April 23rd, 2010
11:39 pm
coo coo bird fan
April 23rd, 2010
6:06 pm
“Your an idiot lame pick! You wanted to take a WR who played in a wishbone offense and have the nerve to call a 3 time Big 12 1st teamer sluggish? You obviously don’t watch college football. Stop getting your info from Kiper and McShay and watch some games other than Tech for a change. TD is a great GM and I have faith they’ll supply us with quality.”
Heh heh. Not sure which WR named D. Thomas played in a wishbone offense but I do know that a few dollars and being a “3 time Big 12 1st teamer” will get you a beer at most NFL stadiums. The TD is a great GM statement is one that I doubt will be thrown around so casually after this draft nightmare. Thats 2 “F” as in epic fail drafts in row now.
whopper Dawg
April 23rd, 2010
11:58 pm
Bad number 2 day for TD, Peters pick is just stunning, a two round reach and for a position that is well stocked and not an upgrade over existing personnel. My mouth dropped open when it was announced, plus he doesn’t sound like a “Smith/TD” type of guy with an inconsistent motor.
The guard was better, but what about a center, the BC center probably won’t be there when we pick in the 4th, and by all accounts center was a bigger need.
Not a day to be excited about. I agree with Lame Pick about TD, he has done very well with free agents and two draft picks – Ryan and Lofton. Everything else from his remaining draft choices to his signing of Jenkins to big money leave one scratching their head.
This was a big draft for TD in my opinion after the total disaster of last year, and he gagged it up pretty good on day two.
WTH, DT with a 1 last year, and a DT with your second pick this year, ???????????????
Phillip
April 24th, 2010
5:07 am
Well I like 2 out of the three picks we had so far. I think Spoon and Johnson can and will start soon for us. But I’m completely stumped by the Peters pick. Don’t we already have enough young DTs? He doesnt really seem to be any better or bring anything different to the table from what they do. He isnt extremely big nor possess good pass rushing ability (0 sacks last year).
Anyway, what should we go after next? For me I’m hoping we still pick up another OL (preferably a guy who can play center though its possible they switch Johnson there). I’d also like to see a RB and WR drafted. Would be nice to find a RB who is also a receing threat. When our running game went so did the offense. I think we are quite young everywhere defensively and need to focus on the offense from here. We could still use another DE but perhaps better to find a proven one in FA (we have Biermann and Sidbury as youngsters still developing).
bugman
April 24th, 2010
8:19 am
Jeff,
You don’t know anything about football?
Who knew…
Walker, Texas Ranger
April 24th, 2010
8:27 am
Both picks were lame, a lot of good guys available like Griffen, Gilyard & Hernandez along with BC center. I was wishing for Geno if the took a DT but how do you pass on Griffen. OOoooh Weee What up wit dat, what up wit dat
Walker, Texas Ranger
April 24th, 2010
8:28 am
I see what is going on here, …Peters….Johnson…who’s next Joe Cox
Mr Charlie
April 24th, 2010
8:55 am
The headline did not just say Falcons pick “Peters, Johnson”. If does sound like there is s theme there. Just hope they don”t pick a guy named “Scholng” next.
Craig
April 24th, 2010
9:29 am
To the idiots on here questioning TD’s picks..life, get one. Peters will be a solid player and will be considered a steal when everything is said and done. Spoon and Johnson will be contributing this year and for years to come. You all crack me up, one minute you have TD as the best GM in the league and the next minute you are basically calling him a moron. What lame picks did you have in mind, a receiver? If I am one of you morons, I am not watching today to save the aggravation you will go through.
GO FALCONS!!!
Craig
April 24th, 2010
9:31 am
Walker, if Griffen is such a strong pick, why did the other teams pass him up that need a DE? Come on dude, pull your head out of your Walker and get some NFL sense. Think with your brain and not your heart.
Mr Charlie
April 24th, 2010
9:44 am
I see the Techies were out in full force pointing out boasting about their first round draft choices, and that no UGA players were drafted until late in the 3rd round.
Well, I could see last year watching the dawgs play that they did not have much top tier talent. Why the big shock?
As a matter of fact:
Tech had more talent, AND a much, better coaching staff than UGA.
So, with more, better coached talent, Tech should have KILLED UGA last year when they played, right?
30-24
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA
suwaneedawg
April 24th, 2010
10:12 am
Nice one Mr. Charlie.
mars
April 24th, 2010
11:12 am
I was gonna comment on my confusion over everyones reaction to Corey Peters (I like the pick), but I’m even more confused at how Mr. Charlie managed to laugh right off the page. What the…?..?
Lame Pick
April 24th, 2010
11:39 am
@ Craig
It is obvious you are so much smarter than us idiots. I’m too stupid to understand TD picking Joe Hawley with our 4th round pick..will you please enlighten me?
JSS
April 24th, 2010
11:55 am
@Mars
It is a HTML character recognition issue in which some web browsers fail to force a word wrap when the same character is used… “Uncle” Charlie strikes again!
MADFALCONFAN!!!!!
April 24th, 2010
11:59 am
Simply put none of our picks would put you in the seats to a falcons game.. Lame picks + lame team + lame season = lost intrest!!!!!!
JSS
April 24th, 2010
12:10 pm
I thought they were supposedly set in the secondary?
JSS
April 24th, 2010
12:13 pm
I thought that our all world kick returner was on the way back too?
PMC
April 24th, 2010
12:29 pm
So I know our scouting staff and GM are the smartest guys in the room and all but… could they please take some people that we know are good football players that we’ve heard of before somewhere?
Thanks.
On the whole, they got a tenacious DT and a couple of Guards. That helps a lot with depth. I get it I trust TD and company… but it’s pretty odd they take who they take with the people left on the board really.
PMC
April 24th, 2010
12:31 pm
These are solid position picks… very solid… they help where they need the most help…. I’m completely on board… I just wish I knew more about these people and I could feel better about it.
JSS
April 24th, 2010
12:36 pm
If you loved DeAngelo running his mouth, you gonna love the Kid from OU! He’s a quote machine!
Mr Charlie
April 24th, 2010
2:37 pm
Well, we have a few guards, and we needed help/Depth on the line. We got a stud outside linebacker, another potential pass rusher, and you can never have too many Safetys and CBs. I would liked to see them pick a ball handler/pass catcher out of the backfield. No sure I understand the DT pick with Jerry coming back, but it sounds like he plays behind the line of scrimage, kind of like Jerry, so not sure what the thinking is. Not sure about a reciever either, with Roddy, Gonzo, and Harry coming back, not sure why we needed one. However, I think this is a draft for 2-3 down the road type thinking. Bottom line, we have a lot of new players on D, that can cover and pressure the QB, and we needed that.
Mr Charlie
April 24th, 2010
2:46 pm
Mars, I did not even type the HAHAH. I just think the AJC computer was laughing at the absurdity of tech fans boasting of having more talent, and a better coaching staff, than a team that spanked them on their own stadium.
Techies fans need to go back to hiding under the rock and not even show their face until Thanksgiving weekend, 2010. 30-24. They need to just SHADDUP. You got whipped, please don’t have the audacity to come on here and mock the DAWGS after the snackdown you took.
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