Falcons' draft needs

[larry miller]

As a non-Falcons fan I'm trying to gather information for a mock draft. I realize the Falcons are a team that is looking to rebuild and will need to do so with a great draft.

What positions and needs to the Falcons need to address the most in the 2008 NFL Draft?

[Boley59]

first level needs-OT,DT,QB,MLB,RB

Second Level needs-TE,OG,CB(if we trade deangelo),k

Third Level needs-S,OLB,DE

[larry miller]

Thanks a lot Boley, anyone else have any input?

[Knight of God]

larry miller (2/24/2008)

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Thanks a lot Boley, anyone else have any input?

I second that. We are all clear on what needs to be done. I think that OL and RB are of equal importance, but it will weigh heavily on the FA.

[flrybranch]

primary needs: OT(x2), DT, QB 1st 3 rnds

seconary needs: MLB, RB, OG 2nd OT rnds 2-5

other needs: PR, K

[larry miller]

Thanks for the input fellas. Looks like the real decision for the front office is deciding if getting a QB first is more important than providing him the protection that drafting a Jake Long would provide.

I've come to the conclusion that DMac isn't the guy for the Falcons as well. He isn't small, but doesn't really look to me like a single back. He reminds me to much of Norwood and Dunn, if ATL is looking running back, I'd think they'd go for someone a little more physical. Maybe someone like a Mike Hart or Matt Forte later in the draft.