Hammer Falcon 50 Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 I say we go with Jake Long with our first pick! Maybe pick up Lamont Jordan in FA after Oakland dumps him....and make norwood our feature back with jordan as 3rd down or short yards back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddieman Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 we got Snelling! just give the kid a chance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Falcon 50 Posted December 5, 2007 Author Share Posted December 5, 2007 yeah I agree...i kind of like snelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draftjunky Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Darren McFaddenRB, Arkansas War Room analysisStrengths: McFadden is a great athlete with the quickness, agility, balance and speed rare for a big, strong back. Is a naturally instinctive runner who sees the field and consistently finds the correct hole. Shows a deceptive burst to get through the hole, and makes sharp cuts. Follows blockers, and cuts off them nicely. Is surprisingly nifty and agile in traffic, and shows the strength and balance to break tackles -- always gains yardage after contact. Is deceptively explosive; seems to glide and before you know it is outrunning the entire defense. Despite a lot of personnel changes from last year, McFadden stepped up and carried the offense in '07. Weaknesses: Lacks elite, Barry Sanders-like elusiveness, and won't make as many NFL defenders miss. Must improve ball security in traffic. As a pass blocker, must improve technique and desire. Rarely is utilized as a receiver, and must improve route-running skills. Needs to add about 10-15 pounds to be a feature NFL back. Bottom line: McFadden, a junior in '07, is expected to leave school nest spring and is sure to be a first-round pick. He consistently impresses scouts with his ability to punish would-be tacklers and gain yardage after contact. McFadden has the tools to carry an NFL offense as a runner but must improve his pass blocking and receiving skills to maximize his talent.Snelling isnt even in the same ballpark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joremarid Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 it wont matter, new england will probably take mcfadden with san fran's pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGA Homers LOVE Van Gomer Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 We need o-line help.McFadden is special. He won't have an Adrian Peterson year if we got him because we don't have the same o-line that the Vikings do.But you don't pass on talent like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goat Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 If he is on the board when we pick then I do think we need to pick him. IMO and many others he is the best player available this draft. I really don't think Norwood is capable of carrying the load of the offense in the NFL. I wish he could because then we'd probably be able to make it with Norwood/Snelling, thus saving us a draft pick allowing us to fill in another one of our many needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draftjunky Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Erick Dickerson or mike kenn,hmmm Im going dickerson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Same Ol Falcons Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 NoYou don't take Norwood part IIThere is a guy tht won't cost a lot and is a great blocker and straight ahead runner named Jacob Hester that will be available late Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
putnam6 Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 I could be happy with Jake Long,I just don't want a QB at number #1.Would prefer McFadden just because it might help bring back some fans to the dome sooner,.Ultimately the best idea would be to move down and get more picks.To find offensive players that fit Petrino's system. The failure to insert Norwood as starter means he wants another type back.I know it's a long shot but what is going on with Micheal Bush in Oakland?3rd string behing Fargus and Jordan He might be a cheap pick up,and a good change of pace with Norwood.But the main thing is it would let the Falcons work on the much bigger needs at OL DL QB more effectively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draftjunky Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Same Ol Falcons (12/5/2007)NoYou don't take Norwood part IIThere is a guy tht won't cost a lot and is a great blocker and straight ahead runner named Jacob Hester that will be available lateHe will be available late just like snelling.Wonder why?Could be if you take on linebackers game in game out in the nfl you lose.Power and speed > power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzummo Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 No, we absolutely do NOT "need" McFadden. Everybody is in love with McFadden because of what Adrian Peterson has been doing in Minnesota. They don't realize Minnesota has a good OL. Chester Taylor is averaging 4.8ypc behind that OL, and nobody I know would consider him a good RB. If we don't have the OL creating holes, I don't care if it was a Barry Sanders/Payton/Juice/Brown clone created in a lab, our running game will still suck. Only difference is that we would get a big play here and there, but the OL is what creates the consistency for RB's. The night before the NFL Draft I will be saying a prayer to keep us from using a high pick on a RB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LADBABY Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Somebody finally says something that indicatesNorwood might be comparable to McFadden. Thisis lost on most posters because we already havehim and the coach doesn't use him. What couldNorwood do behind Minnesota's line? If we draftMcFadden we should trade Norwood to somebodywho will use him. I say get him a line and standby to be amazed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seraph1 Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 If the Falcons don't draft Darren McFadden, we are truly on of the most idiotic franchises... and we need to fire Mckay ASAP.McFadden can reenergize this team... We can draft a QB in the second or 3rd round. Get McFadden a rare talent, like Peterson. We need impact players& right now we don t have many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Falcon 50 Posted December 5, 2007 Author Share Posted December 5, 2007 LADBABY (12/5/2007)Somebody finally says something that indicatesNorwood might be comparable to McFadden. Thisis lost on most posters because we already havehim and the coach doesn't use him. What couldNorwood do behind Minnesota's line? If we draftMcFadden we should trade Norwood to somebodywho will use him. I say get him a line and standby to be amazed.F'n right....thats what I thought all year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draftjunky Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 pzummo (12/5/2007)No, we absolutely do NOT "need" McFadden. Everybody is in love with McFadden because of what Adrian Peterson has been doing in Minnesota. They don't realize Minnesota has a good OL. Chester Taylor is averaging 4.8ypc behind that OL, and nobody I know would consider him a good RB. If we don't have the OL creating holes, I don't care if it was a Barry Sanders/Payton/Juice/Brown clone created in a lab, our running game will still suck. Only difference is that we would get a big play here and there, but the OL is what creates the consistency for RB's. The night before the NFL Draft I will be saying a prayer to keep us from using a high pick on a RB.Is it either or?What if we get some talent in freeagency.Our guys we have start to improve.Most of petersons magic happens 10 yards down field.You dont pass up game breakers.I understand wanting a line but a lot of the best lines out there are not highly drafted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Same Ol Falcons Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 draftjunky (12/5/2007)He will be available late just like snelling.Wonder why?Could be if you take on linebackers game in game out in the nfl you lose.Power and speed > power.See the avatar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_dane Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Go Back 2 College (12/5/2007)We need o-line help.McFadden is special. He won't have an Adrian Peterson year if we got him because we don't have the same o-line that the Vikings do.But you don't pass on talent like that.No, you don't ... This is a very special guy, and our team needs a playmaker just like him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Same Ol Falcons Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Did everything just change colors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewFalcon Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Nope. He sure looks like stud in college, but we need to focus on fixing the things that have hurt us the most. OL is the greatest need, closely followed by a young QB. Without solid fundamentals in these areas we're doomed to be bottom feeders again. With better OL play, Norwood/Ovie/Snelling get chances to move the ball. OMG: we might actually have a running game that will prevent the defenses from teeing off on our QB!With better OL play, Redman gets an extra second or two to hit open receivers. Notice I didn't mention Joey or Byron....if you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzummo Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 So ignore the OL like we do every year? That sounds like a great idea. Identify a problem, then ignore it and hope it goes away all by itself. How often has that worked for you? How long do you expect McFadden to "energize" this team when he's consistently getting hit before reaching the LOS? It's not like he's Moses parting the Red Sea all by himself, he still needs an OL in front of him opening up holes. If you disagree, watch Auburn vs Arkansas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGA Homers LOVE Van Gomer Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 the_dane (12/5/2007)Go Back 2 College (12/5/2007)We need o-line help.McFadden is special. He won't have an Adrian Peterson year if we got him because we don't have the same o-line that the Vikings do.But you don't pass on talent like that.No, you don't ... This is a very special guy, and our team needs a playmaker just like him.What makes it more interesting is that McFadden is pretty much a house hold name around Atlanta.Drafting him will sell tickets. Don't think for one second that this will escape Arthur Blank.Unfortunately, drafting an O-Linemen will only excite the diehards who truly understand what the problem is with the Falcons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statick Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 For me, I don't like drafting for o-lineman in the first round. Second round maybe, but never the first round. My rule has always been to draft talent at the skill positions in the first to second rounds. A talent like McFadden doesn't come around that often and we'd be stupid to let him get past us.I know we need o-line help badly, but we've got so many picks this year we can afford to get them later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ7000 Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 tre dat :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Same Ol Falcons Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Go Back 2 College (12/5/2007)the_dane (12/5/2007)Go Back 2 College (12/5/2007)We need o-line help.McFadden is special. He won't have an Adrian Peterson year if we got him because we don't have the same o-line that the Vikings do.But you don't pass on talent like that.No, you don't ... This is a very special guy, and our team needs a playmaker just like him.What makes it more interesting is that McFadden is pretty much a house hold name around Atlanta.Drafting him will sell tickets. Don't think for one second that this will escape Arthur Blank.Unfortunately, drafting an O-Linemen will only excite the diehards who truly understand what the problem is with the Falcons.That's what the fans want to see, high ticket sales"Your team sucks""So, My team sells more tickets"We're the ticket champions my friend.........and we'll keep on selling till the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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