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2012 Possible Atlanta Falcons Draft Pick Profiles - Listed Here

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Started by Scott Carasik, Apr 17 2012 11:53 PM

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#1 Scott Carasik

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Posted 17 April 2012 - 11:53 PM

Edited by Scott Carasik, 24 April 2012 - 09:20 PM.

#2 Sven

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Posted 18 April 2012 - 12:08 AM

I really like Adrien Robinson. He seems like the perfect guy to sit behind Gonzo for a year. Big, athletic, willing to block, good hands, just needs to learn the pro game for a year.

I can't make up my mind on who I want as far as O-Linemen go. They all have their big weaknesses and strength.

Good job, though.

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Posted 18 April 2012 - 02:02 AM

trumaine is donta's replacement and a good one at that

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Posted 18 April 2012 - 03:40 AM

I would say Gino Gradkowski. The FO really like lineman who can play multi-positional.

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Posted 18 April 2012 - 04:51 AM

I wouldn't take a linemen

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Posted 18 April 2012 - 05:29 AM

B_Lo_Touchdowns, on 18 April 2012 - 04:51 AM, said:

I wouldn't take a linemen

Kelechi Osemele has the physical gifts, aggressiveness, and brains to be a good LT if the coaching "upgrades" are that. If DK>MM and PH>Boudreau then KO is our guy. Nothing but high ceiling with him, future LT, or LT bust that Pro-Bowls on the right side of the line.KO helps our line long-term and in a potential big-way. Only way we should pass on KO is if Brandon Thompson-Clemson(NT/DT) is available.

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Posted 18 April 2012 - 05:53 AM

Mid-Nite-Toker, on 18 April 2012 - 05:29 AM, said:

People are reaching with hopes of finding a LT this year. Sorry but there isn't one in this draft that will fall to us that's gonna fix the O line short or long term. KO was brought in to throw people off track to what the Falcons are doing. We didn't work out any WRs but drafted Julio. KO has a high ankle sprained that will need surgery. He is holding off surgery until he gets drafted and hurt in pre-season. He has a lazy work ethic, no passion, he whiffs blocks, is easily pushed over when bullrushed, he is outta shape as you can tell with his weight going up and down 3 times in one season. He has a hard time recognizing and stopping the blitz. He is also passive, you want someone "nasty" aggression is wanted in a T not passivity. This dude is nothing more then a project player with a good ceiling, not a starter on a team trying to contend for a championship.

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Posted 18 April 2012 - 06:20 AM

B_Lo_Touchdowns, on 18 April 2012 - 05:53 AM, said:

This dude is nothing more then a project player with a good ceiling, not a starter on a team trying to contend for a championship.

In no way do we need any player that is not an (O/D) lineman (2/3-rnd) this draft. We need ceiling for once, not just drafting for position with little chance for growth. Remember coaching is supposed to make the difference this year.

Could you post a link about holding off surgery?

Falcons are not contending for a championship, but a winning season and p/o win...plenty of time for a prospect to develop.

Edited by Mid-Nite-Toker, 18 April 2012 - 06:24 AM.

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Posted 18 April 2012 - 06:29 AM

ATLsuperfan247, on 18 April 2012 - 02:02 AM, said:

trumaine is donta's replacement and a good one at that

Actually I think Trumaine Johnson would come in here and play center field in our new base defense, the big nickel.

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Posted 18 April 2012 - 06:33 AM

Mid-Nite-Toker, on 18 April 2012 - 06:20 AM, said:

"Not just drafting for position with little chance for growth". KO is exactly that. Drafting for the position but little to no chance for growth. He plays the positon but isn't very good. He gave up the most sacks on Iowa States line 10/27.

There's no link about holding off surgery. That be a stupid thing to say before the draft. That's what I believe him and his agent are banking on. It's been publicized that he has an high ankle sprain. Iowa didn't turn in the injury report which usually means it needs surgery. He can pass a physical but once training camp starts KOs ankles will be on ESPN.

Falcons are contending for a championship. Colts, Panthers, Rams, Redskins, Browns, Vikings are the teams fighting to have a winning season. We have 4 consecutive winnings seasons. I think we are trying to win a SuperBowl not just a win in the p/o.

Edited by B_Lo_Touchdowns, 18 April 2012 - 07:52 AM.

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Posted 18 April 2012 - 08:15 AM

Nate Potter is the best project at LT we can get save Stephenson at Oklahoma. In my humble opinion.

Potter is a lightweight somewhat for NFL levels but has fantastic skills. Stephenson is more ready to be a rotational guy and considering that we have injury concerns with Baker, leaving Svitek on his own, we do need another body in there.

This fragile weak spot on our roster is possibly the biggest concern going forward.

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Posted 18 April 2012 - 04:17 PM

B_Lo_Touchdowns, on 18 April 2012 - 05:53 AM, said:

aren't you also the guy that had a bunch of players who shouldn't be drafted in the first place and called them 2nd and 3rd rounders?

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Posted 18 April 2012 - 04:41 PM

Scott Carasik, on 18 April 2012 - 04:17 PM, said:

aren't you also the guy that had a bunch of players who shouldn't be drafted in the first place and called them 2nd and 3rd rounders?

Not exactly my post was about sleeper picks. Guys from small schools that don't get exposure like larger schools that we should start looking at in the 2nd and 3 rd round. ( for example B.Grimes or D.Jackson) Both came from small schools and neither was in the top 150 expert analysts. J. Russell was #1 because of the school he played for. If he played at Alabama State he'd be selling insurance.Doesn't mean they will he drafted 2nd/3rd round. We should just keep an eye on these guys.

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Posted 18 April 2012 - 04:54 PM

B_Lo_Touchdowns, on 18 April 2012 - 04:41 PM, said:

Desean Jackson went to the University of California... that's a HUGE school and he was in the top 35 by most experts.

Also, these guys aren't on that same caliber as them. and Grimes draft wise still should have been a 6th at best.

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Posted 18 April 2012 - 05:34 PM

Scott Carasik, on 18 April 2012 - 04:54 PM, said:

CAL is California's GT. In the 2008 NFL The experts had Darren McFadden as the #1 pick the #35 player in the experts analysis was Kentwan Balmer DT outta NC. DeSean was rated somewhere between #3-5 WR in the draft. Eagles took him in the 2nd round early. When I get back I'll post a link.

Also Grimes at #6.....Would you trade Grimes for a #6 round pick today.

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Posted 18 April 2012 - 05:35 PM

B_Lo_Touchdowns, on 18 April 2012 - 05:34 PM, said:

dude, I don't think you understand what it takes for players to get drafted in the 2nd-3rd round...

Jackson was always at least a 3rd rounder. and most sites had him around the mid -2nd range.

Also, GT isn't a small school. how long have you been watching the draft man? cause I don't think you are that knowledgeable about it.

Edited by Scott Carasik, 18 April 2012 - 05:36 PM.

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Posted 18 April 2012 - 06:17 PM

Scott Carasik, on 18 April 2012 - 05:35 PM, said:

That's my point the experts had DeSean as a 3rd round pick. Knowing what we know now, I'm pretty sure some team would use a 1st round pick to draft him just as no team would draft JaMarcus Russell with a 1st round pick. Just last year the top OTs in the draft were, Gabe Carimi, Nate Solder, Antony Castonzo, Rodney Hudson, Lee Ziemba, Stefen Wisnieski, Joseph Barksdale, and Matt Reynolds. All these guys were 1st rounders sure fire picks according to the experts. People on this board wanted Castonzo. Matt Reynolds a top 10 prospect, he went back to school, improved all his stats in his senior season and is now projected as a 5-6 round pick. Out of the top 8 OT in last years draft who would you have liked to selected with your first pick. Nobody expect Gabe. The linemen in the 2nd round of this draft are overrated. You can draft Nate Potter, Matt Reynolds, or Tom Compton in the 5-6 round and get the same value as these other guys.

Far as CAL is concerned. If you are a top HS recruit and you have to choose between USC, Norte Dame, Stanford, or CAL. CAL doesn't have a chance. If its between CAL, SDST, or UCLA then you go CAL. That school is in small azz Berkley,CA its not in LA.

Edited by B_Lo_Touchdowns, 18 April 2012 - 06:20 PM.