Jp7833 Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 I give it a B+. I really liked our first 4 picks. I dont know much about the rest but in TD we trust. Round 1, Pick 19 (19) Sean Weatherspoon LB 6'1" 239 Missouri 8.3 24 Pick Analysis: The Falcons address their biggest need with the addition of Sean Weatherspoon to their defense. The loquacious playmaker has exceptional speed, and has the potential to be an impact player as a weak side linebacker. Given the importance of the Will in Tampa-2 schemes, Weatherspoon is poised to play a pivotal role as a rookie.Round 3, Pick 19 (83) Corey Peters DT 6'3" 300 Kentucky 2.5 -- Pick Analysis: The Falcons add another big body to their defensive tackle rotation with the selection of Corey Peters. The Kentucky standout flashes good instincts and awareness, but isn't consistently sound or solid with his technique. Though he will need some skill refinement, Peters gives the team another hard-working player to add to the mix.Round 3, Pick 34 (98) (Compensatory selection) Mike Johnson OG 6'5" 312 Alabama 6.1 -- Pick Analysis: The Falcons pick up Mike Johnson to bolster their depth at the guard position. The instinctive interior blocker lacks exceptional size, but his toughness and relentless motor allow him to compete in a short area. While he doesn't upgrade the Falcons, he should be a solid backup for the team in his first season.Round 4, Pick 19 (117) Joe Hawley OG 6'3" 297 UNLV 2.0 -- Pick Analysis: The Falcons pick up a valuable backup with the selection of Joe Hawley. The former UNLV standout has the versatility to play any of the three interior positions, and could be a key contributor as a rookie backup.Round 5, Pick 4 (135) (From Redskins through Rams) Dominique Franks CB 5'11" 194 Oklahoma 7.4 -- Pick Analysis: The Falcons pick up a quality cover corner with the selection of Domonique Franks. He has good ball skills and awareness, and is adept at playing in zone coverage. Given the Falcons' woes against the pass in 2009, Franks could emerge as a contributor in the team's nickel or dime packages.Round 5, Pick 34 (165) (Compensatory selection) Kerry Meier WR 6'2" 224 Kansas 2.3 -- Pick Analysis: I wanted to go back and talk about this pick. The Falcons took Meier late in the fifth round. He was a former starting quarterback for the Jayhawks and was converted to wide receiver and became an incredibly productive receiver over the last few years. He has a tremendous body, good hands and a great understanding of the game. Ironically, you could have won a lot of money if you would have bet that he would run faster than teammate Dez Briscoe at the NFL Scouting Combine.Round 6, Pick 2 (171) (From Lions) Shann Schillinger S 6'0" 199 Montana -- -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jp7833 Posted April 24, 2010 Author Share Posted April 24, 2010 bump for discussion and voting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsken Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 wow two f's Tards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bubba Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 B+.Spoon, Peters and Franks are very good picks for you guys considering how sketchy your defense was last year. They should all make an impact next season in one way or another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Martyr Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 I give them a B+Not quite an A, but pretty darn close =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativefalcon Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 wow two f's Tards.yup from people that love paint chips and crack. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzummo Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 I gave us a B+. I actually do like all of our picks. I am really high on our first 3 picks. I think Spoon will be an immediate starter. Peters should be able to contribute immediately in rotation while providing depth at DT. Johnson is great depth and should keep us moving forward without missing a beat if we lose Clabo/Dahl/Blalock next season. I know I might get slammed for saying this because Dahl is a fan favorite, but I wouldn't be surprised if Johnson presses him for starting at RG some time this season.My only knock on this draft is that we really need somebody to help the pass rush from the DE position and I was really hoping we'd get a TE prospect that could learn from Gonzalez for a year before he retires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KANE337 Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 B- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jp7833 Posted April 24, 2010 Author Share Posted April 24, 2010 B+.Spoon, Peters and Franks are very good picks for you guys considering how sketchy your defense was last year. They should all make an impact next season in one way or another.I like that the Panthers took Clausen. I hated Clausen going in to the draft. Now I really hate Clausen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimus*Crimes Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Gave it an A. We got exactly what we needed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWIFT HITTER Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 lol @ B plus GTFOnot even sure people watch football on this message board any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayx Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 (edited) I give it a B+. I really liked our first 4 picks. I dont know much about the rest but in TD we trust. Round 1, Pick 19 (19) Sean Weatherspoon LB 6'1" 239 Missouri 8.3 24 Pick Analysis: The Falcons address their biggest need with the addition of Sean Weatherspoon to their defense. The loquacious playmaker has exceptional speed, and has the potential to be an impact player as a weak side linebacker. Given the importance of the Will in Tampa-2 schemes, Weatherspoon is poised to play a pivotal role as a rookie.Round 3, Pick 19 (83) Corey Peters DT 6'3" 300 Kentucky 2.5 -- Pick Analysis: The Falcons add another big body to their defensive tackle rotation with the selection of Corey Peters. The Kentucky standout flashes good instincts and awareness, but isn't consistently sound or solid with his technique. Though he will need some skill refinement, Peters gives the team another hard-working player to add to the mix.Round 3, Pick 34 (98) (Compensatory selection) Mike Johnson OG 6'5" 312 Alabama 6.1 -- Pick Analysis: The Falcons pick up Mike Johnson to bolster their depth at the guard position. The instinctive interior blocker lacks exceptional size, but his toughness and relentless motor allow him to compete in a short area. While he doesn't upgrade the Falcons, he should be a solid backup for the team in his first season.Round 4, Pick 19 (117) Joe Hawley OG 6'3" 297 UNLV 2.0 -- Pick Analysis: The Falcons pick up a valuable backup with the selection of Joe Hawley. The former UNLV standout has the versatility to play any of the three interior positions, and could be a key contributor as a rookie backup.Round 5, Pick 4 (135) (From Redskins through Rams) Dominique Franks CB 5'11" 194 Oklahoma 7.4 -- Pick Analysis: The Falcons pick up a quality cover corner with the selection of Domonique Franks. He has good ball skills and awareness, and is adept at playing in zone coverage. Given the Falcons' woes against the pass in 2009, Franks could emerge as a contributor in the team's nickel or dime packages.Round 5, Pick 34 (165) (Compensatory selection) Kerry Meier WR 6'2" 224 Kansas 2.3 -- Pick Analysis: I wanted to go back and talk about this pick. The Falcons took Meier late in the fifth round. He was a former starting quarterback for the Jayhawks and was converted to wide receiver and became an incredibly productive receiver over the last few years. He has a tremendous body, good hands and a great understanding of the game. Ironically, you could have won a lot of money if you would have bet that he would run faster than teammate Dez Briscoe at the NFL Scouting Combine.Round 6, Pick 2 (171) (From Lions) Shann Schillinger S 6'0" 199 Montana -- --A.We got one strter in the front 7.The next 4 picks should make the team.Peters will be a spot player, but will offer another option on the interior D LineJohnson could become a starter in the near future, other than Weatherspoon I like this choice best.Howlie needed depth.Franks this is our "steal" of the draft, could be our nickle back day one.Picks 6 and 7 I have no feelings on at this time, but I trust Dimitroff and Smith. Edited April 25, 2010 by Wayx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jp7833 Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 Bump for more votes and further discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBirdNorth Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 I'll "grade it" in about 3 years. Makes no sense to do it now, since not one of the players selected has taken a snap in an NFL uniform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warrior999 Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithful Falcon Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 I gave it a B+. I don't think that we were in the area to get an A regardless. We drafted based on needs. We got what we need, and it looked a lot like the Patriots. We are not filled with big name players. You are not a superstar until you prove it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shredman Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 wheres the D ....literally lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goal Line D Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 B+ from me but what the heck do I know? It's nice playing armchair GM :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goal Line D Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 I gave it a B+. I don't think that we were in the area to get an A regardless. We drafted based on needs. We got what we need, and it looked a lot like the Patriots. We are not filled with big name players. You are not a superstar until you prove it.Great post! Names are just names...show me what you got in the NFL then we'll see who's really up to snuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayrockthabarber Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 S. Weatherspoon - B+Wasn't too impressed with him on tape and with Bryant still on the board it didn't make this pick look any better. But it was a position of need and he was the top rated guy at the position.C. Peters - D+Personally think he was overdrafted. TD went on what he "heard" from other GMs hopefully he makes me eat crow and a ton of it but I'm just not seeing it.M. Johnson - A-Love the OL pick here and on top of that a very good OL at that. Very good pick.J. Hawley - B-Relatively unknown before the draft but nothing wrong with drafting bigs. Although I thougt the Falcons liked Tennant who knows.D. Franks - APersonally my favorite pick. I still can't believe he fell to the 5th rd. A good KR/PR guy with good upside at CB as well.K. Meier - C+Better WR were on the board but not a terrible pick though a sure handed guy is something we need. Although I think Ryan Wolfe looks better to me.S. Schillger - C-Again better picks out there but hey who the heck am I to say there were better picks i'm just an armchair GM.So my final grade was a B- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thanat0s Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 I've decided over the years that every draft is a B until they start playing. A couple of years from now we'll really know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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