hawkeye Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Mar. 31, 2011 2:20 p.m. - With the quality DEs in the 2011 NFL draft, Atlanta should select one in the first round. For this not to happen, eight or nine DEs would be taken before Atlanta picks at 27. If that occurs, Atlanta could go OL or WR. Falcons RapidReports Mar. 31, 2011 2:10 p.m. - Nine of 13 mock drafts surveyed have Atlanta selecting a DE in the first round. Four that differ: NewNFLDraft.com (Boston College OT Anthony Castonzo), Sporting News (Florida C/G Mike Pouncey), NFL.com’s Pat Kirwin (Colorado CB Jimmy Smith), Yahoo.com (Miami CB Brandon Harris). Falcons RapidReports Mar. 31, 2011 2:07 p.m. - NFLDraftScout.com’s Rob Rang has Atlanta selecting Pittsburgh DE Jabaal Sheard in the first round. Sheard has an off-field issue (arrested for assault) but is involved in assisting the community. Sheard is close to graduating, which is a plus in GM Thomas Dimitroff’s eyes. Falcons RapidReports Mar. 31, 2011 2:04 p.m. - Three mock drafts (ESPN’s Todd McShay, WalterFootball.com, ScarDraft.com) have Atlanta selecting Georgia DE/LB Justin Houston in the first round. This would be surprising as Atlanta hasn't appeared high on Houston, at least early. Houston was more productive as a 3-4 OLB in college. Falcons RapidReports Mar. 31, 2011 2:03 p.m. - Four mock drafts (NFLDraftScout.com’s Chad Reuter, ESPN’s Mel Kiper, National Football Post, Sports Illustrated) have Atlanta selecting Iowa DE Adrian Clayborn in the first round. While Clayborn fits the Falcons’ needs, GM Thomas Dimitroff has never drafted a player from the Big Ten. Falcons RapidReports Mar. 31, 2011 8:49 a.m. - A member of the Falcons represented the team Tuesday at Washington's Pro Day, but he was not there to watch QB Jake Locker. Likely targets were LB Mason Foster and WR D'Andre Goodwin. Foster ran a 4.67 40-yard dash. Goodwin impressed scouts with catching some tough throws from Locker. Falcons RapidReports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phattywankenobi Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 So do they mean by this Sheard kid being arrested but being helpful in the community that he got busted and now is doing court ordered community service? :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ny's Finest Falcon Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Mar. 31, 2011 2:04 p.m. - Three mock drafts (ESPN’s Todd McShay, WalterFootball.com, ScarDraft.com) have Atlanta selecting Georgia DE/LB Justin Houston in the first round. This would be surprising as Atlanta hasn't appeared high on Houston, at least early. Houston was more productive as a 3-4 OLB in college. Falcons RapidReportsAgain this comes up about us not being high on him. Still think he is who we really want? I see ppl like g dawg droolin all over this guy and i just dont get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pickle1 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Mar. 31, 2011 2:04 p.m. - Three mock drafts (ESPN’s Todd McShay, WalterFootball.com, ScarDraft.com) have Atlanta selecting Georgia DE/LB Justin Houston in the first round. This would be surprising as Atlanta hasn't appeared high on Houston, at least early. Houston was more productive as a 3-4 OLB in college. Falcons RapidReportsAgain this comes up about us not being high on him. Still think he is who we really want? I see ppl like g dawg droolin all over this guy and i just dont get itCredibility of this article is destroyed when any actual analysis of J. Houston would show that he was actually FAR more productive wit his hand on the ground in a 4 man front the last 2 years. Pathetic research there. What is there to get? He's an elite speed rusher with a good sized frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb4242 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I really like Sheard, but I have always felt he's a 2nd round player. I do think he'd be a good fit here skill-wise & would love to have him on the roster. He seems to be moving up internet draft boards, not sure what that means in NFL war rooms though. But I do think we either have to take him at #27 or make sure we have a deal to get to the top 3rd of round 2 to get him. Sheard wasn't ordered to do any community service as a part of his guilty plea, so if he is doing any, it's on his on. It's also speculated that there were extenuating circumstances that led to the fight as well that led to the lessening of punishment on Sheard from the courts and from the school. I think he would actually pass the Falcons filter, he's got some positives on the the character sheet and if there are extenuating circumstances in the fighting incident, then the negative may not be as bad as it seemed a few months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Mar. 31, 2011 2:04 p.m. - Three mock drafts (ESPN’s Todd McShay, WalterFootball.com, ScarDraft.com) have Atlanta selecting Georgia DE/LB Justin Houston in the first round. This would be surprising as Atlanta hasn't appeared high on Houston, at least early. Houston was more productive as a 3-4 OLB in college. Falcons RapidReportsAgain this comes up about us not being high on him. Still think he is who we really want? I see ppl like g dawg droolin all over this guy and i just dont get itHow exactly does someone in "cyberspace" say Falcons are not showing interest in Justin Houston make it so? On what knowledge to they base that statement? was there no Falcon reps at his workout? have we not scheduled a private visit?please give me more than somebody in their basement on the internet saying Falcons are not interested in Justin Houston please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Falcon Jedi Knight Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 (edited) In other news, I survived about 2 water spouts and 2 tornadoes that whipped through central florida today...scary day today Edited March 31, 2011 by The Falcon Jedi Knight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jddurden Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Mar. 31, 2011 2:04 p.m. - Three mock drafts (ESPN’s Todd McShay, WalterFootball.com, ScarDraft.com) have Atlanta selecting Georgia DE/LB Justin Houston in the first round. This would be surprising as Atlanta hasn't appeared high on Houston, at least early. Houston was more productive as a 3-4 OLB in college. Falcons RapidReportsAgain this comes up about us not being high on him. Still think he is who we really want? I see ppl like g dawg droolin all over this guy and i just dont get itAnd yet we still had a private workout with him (Houston). He is #1 on my list (Kerrigan would be if he's there). He only played one year at OLB. He is much better with his hand on the ground. Add to that he's up to 270 with great burst, I would love to have him at #27m (if he's there) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rai Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 clayborn would be an excellent option but there really hasn't been any news of us working him out or anything. but on the other hand, that was true with jerry and baker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 I really like Sheard, but I have always felt he's a 2nd round player. I do think he'd be a good fit here skill-wise & would love to have him on the roster. He seems to be moving up internet draft boards, not sure what that means in NFL war rooms though. But I do think we either have to take him at #27 or make sure we have a deal to get to the top 3rd of round 2 to get him. Sheard wasn't ordered to do any community service as a part of his guilty plea, so if he is doing any, it's on his on. It's also speculated that there were extenuating circumstances that led to the fight as well that led to the lessening of punishment on Sheard from the courts and from the school. I think he would actually pass the Falcons filter, he's got some positives on the the character sheet and if there are extenuating circumstances in the fighting incident, then the negative may not be as bad as it seemed a few months ago.That's the only way we get him. I think he's the best 43 DE in thelate 1st-2nd range. And once again I was told he has a w/o with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconidae Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Mar. 31, 2011 2:04 p.m. - Three mock drafts (ESPN's Todd McShay, WalterFootball.com, ScarDraft.com) have Atlanta selecting Georgia DE/LB Justin Houston in the first round. This would be surprising as Atlanta hasn't appeared high on Houston, at least early. Houston was more productive as a 3-4 OLB in college. Falcons RapidReportsAgain this comes up about us not being high on him. Still think he is who we really want? I see ppl like g dawg droolin all over this guy and i just dont get itIt's a repeat of an earlier report, nothing new, literally. And anyone who thinks Houston was more productive as a 3/4 OLB isn't trustworthy enough to trust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlazerHarvard Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 In other news, I survived about 2 water spouts and 2 tornadoes that whipped through central florida today...scary day today0 cares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Fanatic Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 In other news, I survived about 2 water spouts and 2 tornadoes that whipped through central florida today...scary day todayGlad you made it unscathed Jedi. Keep the faith man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebird310 Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 clayborn would be an excellent option but there really hasn't been any news of us working him out or anything. but on the other hand, that was true with jerry and baker.Man, Clayborn was by far the best DE in the land in 2009, I wonder why he fell off last year .......? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Credibility of this article is destroyed when any actual analysis of J. Houston would show that he was actually FAR more productive wit his hand on the ground in a 4 man front the last 2 years. Pathetic research there. What is there to get? He's an elite speed rusher with a good sized frame.agreed. +1......just posted article showing Falcons are going to do a private workout with Justin Houston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rai Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Man, Clayborn was by far the best DE in the land in 2009, I wonder why he fell off last year .......?because he's coachable and doesn't care what the stat sheet looks like, except for wins. the coaches changed from a more aggressive 1-gap to more of a 2-gap defence and got clayborn to gain at least 10 lbs if not more to benefit the rest of the team and the program. both moves impacted clayborn's play negatively, it just does not fit his style. he's the type of guy that you just want to unleash, let him follow his own instincts rather than making him think and then react. good thing he can do just that in our 1-gap D and we use lighter DEs too (except Anderson) so that shouldn't be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzard_falcon Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 because he's coachable and doesn't care what the stat sheet looks like, except for wins. the coaches changed from a more aggressive 1-gap to more of a 2-gap defence and got clayborn to gain at least 10 lbs if not more to benefit the rest of the team and the program. both moves impacted clayborn's play negatively, it just does not fit his style. he's the type of guy that you just want to unleash, let him follow his own instincts rather than making him think and then react. good thing he can do just that in our 1-gap D and we use lighter DEs too (except Anderson) so that shouldn't be a problem.If Clayborn falls to us at 27 I will be SSOOOO happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The O.D.B Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Glad you made it unscathed Jedi. Keep the faith man! WOW!! you got negged for that?? someone really must hate Jedi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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