Bawse Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 http://atlantafalcons.blog.ajc.com/2015/04/03/mock-1-0-falcons-select-todd-gurley-with-8th-overall-pick/FLOWERY BRANCH – The Falcons can’t mess this up like they did the last time they had the eighth pick in the draft.They must pick the best player available (Todd Gurley) and not pick for need (pass rusher).The best player available in Mock Draft 1.0 is former Georgia running back Todd Gurley and that’s who the Falcons should take.Back in 2007, the Falcons were in need of a pass-rusher and selected Jamaal Anderson with the eighth overall pick. Anderson was stunned. He was told that he was a second-round pick.It was a boom or bust pick. It went bust.The Falcons picked Anderson to fill a need instead of taking the best player on the board. Running back Marshawn Lynch, cornerback Darrelle Revis and linebacker Patrick Willis were all still available.Gurley reminds former Cowboys executive Gil Brandt of Minnesota running back Adrian Peterson.“Peterson is taller than he is and probably weighs more than he does,” Brandt said on NFL Radio’s Late Hits show on Wednesday night. “I think that they are both about the same speed. I think Gurley is better coming into the league as a pass receiver and a pass protector than Peterson was when he came in as the No. 7 pick in the draft.”After the Vikings selected Peterson, the Falcons turned in their card for Anderson.Gurley, who tore his ACL in November, will not be ready until around five or six games into the season. There’s no need to rush him along.Gurley has visited the Lions and the Panthers. He’s set to visit 11 or 12 teams.“His ideal playing weight is about 225 and at Pro Day I think he was 224 and at the combine he was right in the 220s,” Brandt said. “I’ll say this, whoever is lucky enough and fortunate enough to draft him…I think they are going to have a really great football player. They are going to have a guy who has the ability of Adrian Peterson, the back from Minnesota. That’s the kind of back that they are going to have.”Peterson, who missed last season over his domestic violence case which involved the whipping of a child, has rushed for 10,190 yards and 86 touchdowns.Gurley, who would also help the Falcons move those PSLs, gave an update on his recovery when he appeared on the show with Brandt and Alex Marvez.“I’m feeling pretty good,” Gurley said. “I’ve started to run, do back pedaling and do jumps. It’s been going pretty good, going smoothly.”Marvez tried to get Gurley to reveal some of his visits.“A lot of teams (like the Falcons) don’t really what guys to talk about where they have visited,” Gurley said. “Out of respect (to the teams), I’m not going to say where I have been or where I’m going unless the team gives me (permission) to say something about it. I don’t want to get (anybody) upset. I don’t want to have to cancel any visits for that.”Gurley will return to Indianapolis on April 17 and 18 to have his knee re-checked by league doctors.gurlie, atlantie boundie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-Nite-Toker Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Never been a DLed fan...his 1st 3 paragraphs are spot on IMHO.Don't miss at #8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonOfThemBirds Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 If D-Led said it, then it more than likely means that it's not going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trubirdfan4life Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 depends who is still on the board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etherdome Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 (edited) If you mean Gurley in the second round, then, maybe. No matter how good he was in college, he still has to return to form and then some. I feel bad for the guy. He was hurt in college, why on the job, and will never get workman's compensation. Edited April 12, 2015 by etherdome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngbloodz Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 If D Led said it we all know Gurley won't be a Falcon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ya_boi_j Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 This is a week old and another attempt to stir up shyt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomak Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Pass TD...please pass. How can a player be best available if not serviceable until the 6th or 7th game of the season? UGA wore him out. Chubb will be next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-Nite-Toker Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 If D Led said it we all know Gurley won't be a FalconIf that leg checks out...woah Nellie.Seems Falcons might have shown some interest.Gurlie might not be the guy, but his premise is correct(DLed)...IMHO.Don't be afraid to pass on left over pass rushers...at #8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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