Hardyfalcon Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Simple question. What position do we draft with the 55th pick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulitik Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 OL is our most pressing need, but I doubt we find a day 1 starter in the late 2nd at LT, although we might be able to grab a Center or RG. I still think we address OL in FA, since we have no #1. My guess would be a FS, TE, or big fatty NT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfahaji Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 It all depends on who is available really. I don't agree with deciding on a position first, and then sticking with the best player from that group. I voted OL because I think that should be a preferred position, so long as a good enough player is there. But would I rather have the 20th best OG, or the 1st/2nd best TE? Well, the latter, obviously!Strange you haven't included RB but you have included QB & WR - I think quite a few people would have us taking a RB but I don't think many want a QB at #55!Positional 'preference': OL -> TE -> DL -> S -> other positions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychic Gibbon Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Kendall Reyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HouseofEuphoria Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Ask me again after Free Agency has shown us a little bit about what our FO plans are.Right now i say trade that pick for an extra 3rd and 4th/5th rounder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Birds Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 It's stupid to lock in on a position and just take someone because it's a need. We did that with Baker because everyone was getting snatched. We should have stayed and filled other holes. If the talent isn't there, don't pass up someone that could help you elsewhere for someone that may not help you in your position of need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfahaji Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Ask me again after Free Agency has shown us a little bit about what our FO plans are.Right now i say trade that pick for an extra 3rd and 4th/5th rounder.Brave! Do you think that our roster needs 'padding out'? I definitely think the missing fourth rounder hurts when you don't have a 1st either, especially being late in each round. But, the gamble is bigger in the later rounds and obviously you're less likely to get someone more than 'adequate'.Not criticising, actually interested in your take, because on one hand I'd like more picks, but I'm not sure we need more rotational, backup or special team guys, which is more likely to happen if we swap out a 2nd rounder for a couple of later picks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I said Other only because its a toss up between OL, TE, Safety, or CB and not in that order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HouseofEuphoria Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 (edited) Brave! Do you think that our roster needs 'padding out'? I definitely think the missing fourth rounder hurts when you don't have a 1st either, especially being late in each round. But, the gamble is bigger in the later rounds and obviously you're less likely to get someone more than 'adequate'.Not criticising, actually interested in your take, because on one hand I'd like more picks, but I'm not sure we need more rotational, backup or special team guys, which is more likely to happen if we swap out a 2nd rounder for a couple of later picks.In my view i think it's all determined by who is already off the board when our pick comes up.I see a pretty weak draft this year and by the time our 55th pick comes up, we could be looking at the 6th or 7th best player at positions of need. I would rather trade back, gather up some more ammo, and bring in some extra guys to look at/push our current players in camp.There is a handful of guys i'd love to have on our team that may be available at that spot, but we'll just see. If none are, why take a chance and bring in another Sam Baker or Joe Hawley?FA can fill our biggest needs on OL and (insert lost FAs position). Edited February 12, 2012 by HouseofEuphoria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggle'2 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 (edited) Fixing Oline in FA , procuring a TE with the most promise to learn under TG for a year is vital. Tony has been Matts securtiy blanket. I hate to think what would happen with out one.Oh and if we dont see exactly what we want then BPA. Edited February 12, 2012 by Tuggle2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuq u Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Fixing Oline in FA , procuring a TE with the most promise to learn under TG for a year is vital. Tony has been Matts securtiy blanket. I hate to think what would happen with out one.Oh and if we dont see exactly what we want then BPA.I chose O-line, but you have a dam good point. Any time spent under the wing of TG is a good thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaigle Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 (edited) In my view i think it's all determined by who is already off the board when our pick comes up.I see a pretty weak draft this year and by the time our 55th pick comes up, we could be looking at the 6th or 7th best player at positions of need. I would rather trade back, gather up some more ammo, and bring in some extra guys to look at/push our current players in camp.There is a handful of guys i'd love to have on our team that may be available at that spot, but we'll just see. If none are, why take a chance and bring in another Sam Baker or Joe Hawley?FA can fill our biggest needs on OL and (insert lost FAs position).But what if you rate that 6th or 7th player out to be 3 or 4 times better than what you have on the team now?ex: Rodgers vs Norwood Edited February 12, 2012 by delaigle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfahaji Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 But what if you rate that 6th or 7th player out to be 3 or 4 times better than what you have on the team now?ex: Rodgers vs NorwoodWell then I guess you take the player you want, if there is a specific player in mind. But I tend to agree with HouseofEuphoria because it's more likely that once you get down to 6th/7th best in a group, chances are that there are several players at that level you might be interested in. E.g. you might be largely indifferent between '7th best' and '11th best', so in which case you may as well trade back and get more of these kind of players.But obviously, you are right in that we shouldn't trade back if there is player we actually want on the board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Talon Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I don't see drafting a TE this year, he won't get much playing time. Also, lots of people say let him learn from TG. Who taught Gronk and Hernandez ? Isn't that why you have coaches ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Don™ Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 These kinds of threads should come up AFTER we make our moves in FA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheldon Cooper Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 With the 55th pick in the 2012 NFL draft the Falcons should select either...RB-Doug MartinNT-Alameda Ta'amuOT-Bobby MassieCB-Brandon BoykinTrade down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karst41 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Tight End is not a critical need, and we already have a couple of guys who have beenstudying under Gonzo for a while.In round 2 we should be able to get a very good OG, but we have a new line coach who is evaluatingour O Line and he will determine which players he can fix and those who have to go.Left tackle will have to be addressed through FA unless there is a sleeper (Ivy League)who nobody has taken a real look at.This years draft is limited for us and every one of our picks is Critical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigSmackDaddy Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 We're gonna go BPA and I have a strange feeling CB will be that position. IMO Grimes is going where the money takes him so we're gonna need a CB too. I think we'll pickup an OL in FA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychic Gibbon Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 We're gonna go BPA and I have a strange feeling CB will be that position. IMO Grimes is going where the money takes him so we're gonna need a CB too. I think we'll pickup an OL in FAI'd say CB, too, if Franks and Walls didn't show so much promise and Nolan didn't have a history of coaching up DBs. Because of those factors I feel comfortable not getting a CB early. To me, they're going to go after the BPA at a position of need in the 2nd and the likeliest candidate for that will probably be a DT and in the 3rd it will probably be an OG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftfield Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 What are the chances of Tony Gonzalez being given a coaching role going forward?The FA period will be vital in gauging where we are headed in the draft.If we are successful with FA pick ups I can see us trading down possibly. If not then we're gonna have to give up some of our picks from next year again.I do think there are some quality sleepers out there, shame is Les Sneed has left for the Rams as I am sure he'll be working off the same intelligence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Exploder Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 My personal favorite prospects that should be available when we draft with #55 are:RB - Doug Martin, Boise State - 5'9'', 219 lbs.TE - Ladarius Green, Louisiana at Lafayette - 6'6'', 237 lbs.OT - Matt McCants, Alabama at Birmingham - 6'6'', 309 lbs.OG - Amini Silatolu, Midwestern State - 6'3'', 318 lbs.C - Ben Jones, Georgia - 6'3'', 304 lbs.DE - Vinny Curry, Marshall - 6'3'', 265 lbs.CB - Leonard Johnson, Iowa State - 5'10'', 198 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snafu Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Tight End. I cant see any OL we take at 55 being an immediate contributor. I want a young stud TE in here who can learn from the best for a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snafu Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Tight end. Get in a young stud who can contribute immediately and can learn from Gonzo for a year.However, if Doug Martin is there and we pass on him....I may cry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconfan5832 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 It wasn't an option on the poll,so I say the best athlete available at a position of need.The biggest area for improvement is a subject for debate,but for example,if a OL is available who is rated higher then players at other positions,you take him.Unless you filled that need in FA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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