JiveAF Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Do you think we should bring in one or more DEs/OLBs in draft/f.aLike, of course in the draft a lot want Clowney..but then you have Barr,Mack, and then later there's guys like the DE from UNC, then Jeremiah Attaochu, Michael Sam, Kony Ealy, Trent Murphy, Ryan Shazier, Van Noy, Vic Beasley..etc. I know I'm missing a lot..but is it just me or is this draft DEEPER at the pass rusher position than in recent years? Would this be the year to double dip or even triple dip? Or add a dominate one via f.a (Orakpo, or Michael Johnson) and then one with our first pick (Clowney/Mack/Barr) or even wait til later and get a guy like Attaochu or Sam? I'm just...excited fellas..a lot of first round talent. ****, I think projected second / third rounders like Attaochu or Sam are better than recent first rounders from other teams (Brandon Graham, Derrick Morgan)Just what do you think? We are 24th in sacks I believe, maybe worse..and we get no pressure on the QB. Should we double dip? Or get one, and trust Mass/Maponga etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rai Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Get a premier edge rusher (Clowney, Mack), hope that Mass/Goodman/Maponga can turn out to be worthy #2s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1ATLFALCONSFAN Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 (edited) Address the pass rush through both the Draft and Free Agency...Draft - Elite pass rusher (Clowney/Mack) in 1st rd - Big-bodied NT who can take on double teams in 3rd rd (Ryan Carrethers, 6'2 330, Arkansas St) - Another edge rusher such as, Attaochu (depth/competition) later rds Free Agency - sign a disruptive force in the middle like Linval Joseph(6'4 330 lbs) who can play both the run and pass effectively Verdict: Games are won and lost in the trenches. The Falcons must get bigger in the middle of their defense and more explosive coming off the edge in order to build an elite defense and ultimately compete for a Super Bowl. This offseason could be the beginning of a huge turnaround for the Falcons in 2014 as they'll look to return to their 2012 form. Edited December 21, 2013 by #1ATLFALCONSFAN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayoh Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Love to get Mack and Van Noy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJeff1975 Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 I'd at this point say Mack & use the next two rounds on the best available defensive lineman we can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1ATLFALCONSFAN Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Love to get Mack and Van Noy...Ideal scenario. Would be tricky though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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