flyhighfalcon33 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Ok... so lets say we show that are our offense is just as good if not better than last years(which I know we will), would you see us having another defensive draft next year to add more depth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Birds Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I think next years draft is more balanced. We've got lots of contracts coming up and I doubt we can renew them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharma Initiative Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I think next year's draft will be a lot for depth. I think you'd want to get a backup TE, backup QB, and backup RB for the offense. Definitely a backup TE to build off of Gonzo's work ethic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I think next year's draft will be a lot for depth. I think you'd want to get a backup TE, backup QB, and backup RB for the offense. Definitely a backup TE to build off of Gonzo's work ethic.I like the idea of a young, talented TE learning his first couple of years from Gonzo. That would be awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sporkdevil_v2.0 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I think next year's draft will be a lot for depth. I think you'd want to get a backup TE, backup QB, and backup RB for the offense. Definitely a backup TE to build off of Gonzo's work ethic.No need to replace Redman. We have two younger guys who may or may not be able to step in at the 3rd spot. Backup tight end is a must.But I really think with the OL play we have been seeing, plus our lack of depth at tackle, we need an OT.And after seeing McClure getting blown up this week, I will say what I said last year, which is we should look at a center. I'm hoping defense really gels, and I can't imagine investing a high pick on anything but OLB. We have plenty on the defensive line, and our 12+ corners should be enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanka Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I believe that next years draft will be more balanced but with the way the D is playing now, we will pay more attention to the D in the draft than the O.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharma Initiative Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 No need to replace Redman. We have two younger guys who may or may not be able to step in at the 3rd spot. Backup tight end is a must.But I really think with the OL play we have been seeing, plus our lack of depth at tackle, we need an OT.And after seeing McClure getting blown up this week, I will say what I said last year, which is we should look at a center. I'm hoping defense really gels, and I can't imagine investing a high pick on anything but OLB. We have plenty on the defensive line, and our 12+ corners should be enough.Redman isn't a Falcon next year unless we give him another contract. JPW might be a good backup, but I'd rather go ahead and grab a backup in the draft.Shockley had his time, he will never be the #2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sporkdevil_v2.0 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Redman isn't a Falcon next year unless we give him another contract. JPW might be a good backup, but I'd rather go ahead and grab a backup in the draft.Shockley had his time, he will never be the #2.They kept Shock on the PS (probably to appease the UGA fans). JPW I guess made the number 3 after his preseason wasn't as awful as Shock's. BUT what is the reason to draft a backup QB? We have Redman for cheap (there is obviously no rush to sign him) or we have a rookie backing up Ryan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlanta greatest city Ÿ Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I think next year's draft will be a lot for depth. I think you'd want to get a backup TE, backup QB, and backup RB for the offense. Definitely a backup TE to build off of Gonzo's work ethic.We are good at back up QB and RB.....We are good at back up TE too......Go defense in the next draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb4242 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I like the idea of a young, talented TE learning his first couple of years from Gonzo. That would be awesome!I'mma thinkin' that Jermaine Gresham would be an excellent TG pupil if he can get back in 5 months & be ready for the combine. He should drop to the bottom part of the 1st round, which is where we'd hopefully be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sporkdevil_v2.0 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I'mma thinkin' that Jermaine Gresham would be an excellent TG pupil if he can get back in 5 months & be ready for the combine. He should drop to the bottom part of the 1st round, which is where we'd hopefully be.Oh yeah. Not sure how much of a blocker the kid is, but if we keep up our 2-1 W-L record, and end up 10-5-1 (add the tie to either side), we should be able to get him in the first. Rotoworld said he needs 5 months to heal the cartilage, so I hope that means he can be up to speed before the draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharma Initiative Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 We are good at back up QB and RB.....We are good at back up TE too......Go defense in the next draft.We still need a powerback to backup Turner. Norwood will always be the change of pace back. Snelling is a good RB, but we could still use a bigger guy.as for backup TE we have nothing. Peele can't block and makes a couple of catches a year.We went all defense last draft, and these guys haven't had time to grow into their pants yet. They'll gel at the end of the season and we'll be good for it next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb4242 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Oh yeah. Not sure how much of a blocker the kid is, but if we keep up our 2-1 W-L record, and end up 10-5-1 (add the tie to either side), we should be able to get him in the first. Rotoworld said he needs 5 months to heal the cartilage, so I hope that means he can be up to speed before the draft.5 months is what I've heard as well. That puts him late January, early October (think the surgery was the 8th of Sept). No way will he be in 100% shape for the combine, but he just needs to show there & go through a few simple drills. Then private workouts & pro day he'll have the opportunity to show how it's progressing. According to Stoops, he's a fairly decent blocker in the run game & they are missing him there as well as the passing game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falken Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I see us drafting a little more balanced next draft but still swaying toward the defensive side. The way we use our defensive lineman it wouldn't surprise me to see us draft another in the first couple of rounds. Next season we will be working more towards depth just the way the Pats have for the last decade. The Falcons have never put this much emphasis towards player evaluations and the way they fit the schemes that are in place.. Regardless of the way many have responded to a road loss in N.E. the future is bright with our GM, coaching staff and roster full of young talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiruz Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Mark my words.we will go with a defense first mindset into next draft. Most likely a CB/DT, or a DT and a O-Lineman. The rest will be depth picks: lb, te, maybe RB depending on norwoods situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenB321 Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 What a bunch of morons. Our defense is terrible probably will be in the bottom of the league and we have people talking about drafting TEs next year. Unbelievable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juiceaccts Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I think next year's draft will be a lot for depth. I think you'd want to get a backup TE, backup QB, and backup RB for the offense. Definitely a backup TE to build off of Gonzo's work ethic.Definitely love the fact that we have several vets who can mentor the youngins.I don't think we need a QB or a TE. We've got JPW at QB who hopefully we can develop, and then Zinger who we kept over Hartsock who has only been in the league a year.RB is iffy, I'm thinking we may look at someone in the 6th or 7th round depending on what the FO is thinking about doing with Norwood/Brown/Snelling. I'd like to get one to put on the 53-man roster, possibly replacing Brown (I know I like him too.) If not, a true FB might be nice to put under Ovie.I really want some depth at OL because we've got a few folks there that won't be in the NFL too much longer, and you've got McClure to train a C or G.So... WR, TE, QB all look solid. OL is my biggest concern and RB and FB may need something but I would keep it the same until 2011, hopefully resigning Norwood.On D I think we need one more 2/3/4 round pick to OLB so Peterson can take him under his wing, then a DT and a DE, like someone was saying before, to be trained up and add depth.TBH I'm not even sure what position I'd want in the first round next year. Usually I do, so maybe that's a good sign, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David TTU Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 I'mma thinkin' that Jermaine Gresham would be an excellent TG pupil if he can get back in 5 months & be ready for the combine. He should drop to the bottom part of the 1st round, which is where we'd hopefully be.Unless we don't make the playoffs, and I don't see that happening, Gresham will be loooong gone by the time we pick. He's a better prospect than Pettigrew was last year and Pettigrew went #21 (I believe, that's off the top of my head). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juiceaccts Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Okay we don't need a TE, not until 2011. We have a guy who's been in the league 1 year.OLLBFBWe do need youth in those places, and we really "that guy" who can play LE, and we need to be sure we can have "that guy" who can step in after Abe's gone and pick up where he left off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chitown2ATL_Falcon Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Ok... so lets say we show that are our offense is just as good if not better than last years(which I know we will), would you see us having another defensive draft next year to add more depth?I see our needs as OLB, CB, TE, OT, OG, OC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chitown2ATL_Falcon Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 They kept Shock on the PS (probably to appease the UGA fans). JPW I guess made the number 3 after his preseason wasn't as awful as Shock's. BUT what is the reason to draft a backup QB? We have Redman for cheap (there is obviously no rush to sign him) or we have a rookie backing up Ryan?You could always sign a FA QB, but I suspect we resign Redman. I don't think he'll be too expensive to resign. Keep him while we groom JPW to be the backup in a couple of years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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