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Fontenot mentioned his relationship with Swinney in his podcast with Schefter. Might be interesting to see if he talks around about JOK. 
I see the team going QB, but JOK is such a key-to-door fit in this defense that it wouldn't surprise me, even if they took him at 4. He played 195 snaps on the line, 433 snaps in the box and 680 in the slot in the last two seasons. I think he's better than Parsons. He's a g-d dam bullet, man. "Only 215" is lazy. He plays like he's 230... Excels in coverage, strong in run fits even at his weight and as previously mentioned, brings crazy versatility with him. Pees also has a deep rooted connection to that ND program. 
I'll reiterate before I get banished, I think the team goes QB. Just wouldnt be surprised if it was JOK due to the incredible fit.

Fontenot mentioned his sons being in the interview. The second part was my take. One of my close friends works as a recruiting analyst with Arthur's son, Max at Tennessee.

Fontenot mentioned his sons being in the interview. The second part was my take. One of my close friends works as a recruiting analyst with Arthur's son, Max at Tennessee.

He'd be the Cam Batson-type receiver for Smith. Also has familiarity with Dave Ragone, current OC. I wouldn't be surprised at all.

That connection with Ragone would make sense..
 

He'd be the Cam Batson-type receiver for Smith. Also has familiarity with Dave Ragone, current OC. I wouldn't be surprised at all.

He'd be the Cam Batson-type receiver for Smith. Also has familiarity with Dave Ragone, current OC. I wouldn't be surprised at all.

We are now approaching Stage 1 of Denial for many of the posters here. 

Talk about a ridiculous trade

Im not saying its likely, but its not impossible to make it work.
To preface, I have absolutely no idea what we would give them, but financially, here's how it could work:
Assuming the Falcons somehow did acquire Watson, id imagine the team would give him a lucrative signing bonus to lower his cap hit in 2021 to ~$5m. If the NFL does increase the salary cap to ~$190m, this becomes a lot easier. Believe the team is expected to be ~over 56 million in cap next season, so you really just need to give Watson an initial signing/PRB and restructure some other guys to make it work mainly for 2021. 
I saw someone say Watson wasn't elite on TATF. That may be the worst take ever. Watson is a top 6 NFL QB who's from Georgia. The Saints, (Fontenot) liked Watson pre draft and post draft.
https://saintswire.usatoday.com/2017/03/03/2017-nfl-combine-tracker-saints-meeting-with-first-round-qbs/
http://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=nfl&id=20447551
Obviously just speculation, but its not fair to say its impossible, especially not with a GM who worked in New Orleans (-$97.5m). 
To summarize, you give/restructure Watson a massive signing bonus and transition his salary to a bonus. Frontload his bonuses, backload his salary (guarantee his salary in the back end of his contract but give him bonuses early. Effectively lowers the 2021 CAP hit) 
Ill take a shot at a deal for Watson: 
ATL receives:
QB Deshaun Watson
 
HOU receives:
QB Matt Ryan
2021 1.04
2021 2.35
2021. 4.99
2022 1st
2022 3rd
2023 2nd
 It'll be absurdly expensive, but I dont think Its impossible both financially and logically. 

If he does in fact join, he'll join as a defensive analyst/advisor. He wont be DC imo. Awesome for us

Most likely.
 
Probably train a young defensive coach to be the long term DC.

Which makes this a lot more concerning. Why would they send it out if they weren't certain he'd accept? Its been 5 hours

They won't get another interview with Hackett until the Packers play. They could have offered him the job and it hasn't been announced because they are still playing, like Shanahan getting the SF job but it wasn't announced until the super bowl. I just want them to get their guy. If it's Smith hire him. If it's Hackett wait and hire him. Don't let anyone else take them.

Injuries took away Saleh's best and he still outperformed 26 other teams in DVOA

I think Terry Fontenont will choose Nathaniel Hackett 

Injuries took away Saleh's best and he still outperformed 26 other teams in DVOA

Twas I.

Twas I.

Lol. Is Rapoport good enough for you?

Lol. Is Rapoport good enough for you?

I know this has nothing to do with ur question, but I thought this was neat.

Highest ranked redzone in the league analytically. 
Most PPG in the league.
#1 T.O.P in the league. 
They are TOUGH.

Highest ranked redzone in the league analytically. 
Most PPG in the league.
#1 T.O.P in the league. 
They are TOUGH.