Falcons Draft Assessment

[autigerfan]

Overall I give this draft a B. One dynamic impact player in Jones, at least 3 solid contibutors. Not a bad haul for a team that finished 13-3 last year.

1)Julio Jones - Ultimately this draft will be judged by this pick. It was a very gutsy move that I disliked initially, but JJ or Green might have been the only players in this draft that could have a major inital impact on this football team.

3)Akeem Dent - This was a curious selection given our needed depth at OLB. Dent appears to be a better fit inside, although I am assuming he will be crosstrained at MLB and OLB. The pick could also give us more leverage in the negotiations with Lofton who will likely be looking for a new deal soon.

5)Jacquizz Rodgers - Good value selection. Rodgers should make Norwood expendable. My only concern with him was his pedestrian YPC in college. He should be a great fit on 3rd downs and may fit as a return man on special teams.

6)Matt Bosher - Versatile kicking prospect I believe signals the end of Koenen's Falcons tenure. We will likely make re-signing Bryant one of our priorities in FA.

7)Andrew Jackson - I loved this selection. Jackson was considered a mid round pick by many experts and we were lucky to get him in the 7th. Could compete for a starting job in a year or two.

7)Cliff Matthews - Another good value late in the draft. Good candidate for the practice squad if we can sneak him on.

Edited May 4, 2011 by autigerfan

[txfalconfan]

I agree. I think we had a fairly good draft and added some really explosive pieces on the offensive side of the ball. Hopefully we can fill out the defense in FA soon. This is going to be an awesome season.

[d#d#d#]

I think that is a reasonable assessment...

Well done