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ATL96Steeler
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I've seen half a dz mock drafts and at least 3 of them have ATL taking Dante Fowler...OLB/DE from FL.
Of course picking 8th, you don't have complete control over you will be on the board, but if the reports are true...TB will take a QB, and TN will trade down and the team that moves to the #2 spot will also take a QB...that works great for ATL imo.
Of course this is pre-combine, but I think ATL's top 5 board should look something like this.
1. Randy Gregory, DE NEB...noted the best 4-3 DE in this draft class...probably won't last until 8 though.
2. Shane Ray, DE, Mizzou...very fast off the edge, has more than one pass rush move already
3. Dante Fowler, OLB, FL...I really don't see him playing as a traditional 4-3 DE, in a hybrid front, yes.
4. Brandon Scherff, OT IA...Plug n play RT...I'm not real high on Baker, too good to pass up
5. Alvin Dupree, DE/OLB, KY He's more of a 4-3 DE than Fowler, but not as explosive.
If these 5 are gone...I would try to trade back and pick up an extra 3rd round pick...from there I would target Maxx Williams, TE MINN, or this group of OTs...Andrus Peat, OT, Stan, La'el Collins, OT, LSU, or TJ Clemmings...all plug n play RTs
Then in the 2nd round I would target the DE...there are 2 or 3 guys project to be at the top of the 2nd round.
IMO the Falcons really need an upgrade @ MLB as well...Warrilow is the best of the lot, but imo is not a great player...hopefully Spoon can be signed cheap and he can stay on the field.
Your thoughts?
Of course picking 8th, you don't have complete control over you will be on the board, but if the reports are true...TB will take a QB, and TN will trade down and the team that moves to the #2 spot will also take a QB...that works great for ATL imo.
Of course this is pre-combine, but I think ATL's top 5 board should look something like this.
1. Randy Gregory, DE NEB...noted the best 4-3 DE in this draft class...probably won't last until 8 though.
2. Shane Ray, DE, Mizzou...very fast off the edge, has more than one pass rush move already
3. Dante Fowler, OLB, FL...I really don't see him playing as a traditional 4-3 DE, in a hybrid front, yes.
4. Brandon Scherff, OT IA...Plug n play RT...I'm not real high on Baker, too good to pass up
5. Alvin Dupree, DE/OLB, KY He's more of a 4-3 DE than Fowler, but not as explosive.
If these 5 are gone...I would try to trade back and pick up an extra 3rd round pick...from there I would target Maxx Williams, TE MINN, or this group of OTs...Andrus Peat, OT, Stan, La'el Collins, OT, LSU, or TJ Clemmings...all plug n play RTs
Then in the 2nd round I would target the DE...there are 2 or 3 guys project to be at the top of the 2nd round.
IMO the Falcons really need an upgrade @ MLB as well...Warrilow is the best of the lot, but imo is not a great player...hopefully Spoon can be signed cheap and he can stay on the field.
Your thoughts?
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