hjerry Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Something to talk about besides just this year's draft. Keep in mind that this is purely subjective on his part, but also feel free to input your own choice. I'll only paste his Falcons choice, and you can go to the link to check the rest. Atlanta Falcons: Matt Ryan - 3rd-Overall Pick, 2008 The Falcons don't have a rich draft history, and this came down to Jamal Anderson and Deion Sanders to go with Ryan. However, Sanders played great years in San Francisco and Dallas, while Anderson had a brilliant season but didn't produce the amount of playoff appearances that Ryan has. The greatest stretch of consistent winning in franchise history has come under Ryan. Matty Ice has guided the Falcons to four playoff appearances, and they came insanely close to the Super Bowl in 2012. Ryan has produced victories despite not always having a very good offensive line, running game or defense. It looks very likely that Ryan will go down as the best player in Falcons history.http://walterfootball.com/greatestpicks.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest King Jigsaw Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 But.. but.. Swift said.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjerry Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 But.. but.. Swift said..I was going to not say anything, but yeah, among my first thoughts to this was, "somewhere, Swift is pissing his pants in anger" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rock Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 I'd say Deion Sanders.The best FA pickup of All Time for Falcons is Michael Turner, hands down. He is as responsible for our past success as anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rock Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 But.. but.. Swift said..But Swift said Mike Vick and his more wins in the playoffs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest King Jigsaw Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 But Swift said Mike Vick and his more wins in the playoffs?If I may, sir... IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT SWIFT SAID! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rock Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 If I may, sir... IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT SWIFT SAID!Swift can take his comments, shine them up real nice, turn them sideways, and SHOVE IT DIRECTLY UP HIS CANDYA $$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 That's actually kind of sad. He really has no competition. Kind of means we haven't drafted all that well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjerry Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 That's actually kind of sad. He really has no competition. Kind of means we haven't drafted all that well.I thought that too. I still think that there are a few that are at least worth mentioning though. For instance, he doesn't even make mention of that Falcon that was inducted into the HOF just recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-Nite-Toker Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 1. Jamal Anderson2. Bartkowski3a. Ryan3b. Deion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcanuck Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 1. Jamal Anderson2. Bartkowski3a. Ryan3b. DeionLol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 I thought that too. I still think that there are a few that are at least worth mentioning though. For instance, he doesn't even make mention of that Falcon that was inducted into the HOF just recently. You know, most don't really consider Deion a Falcon for some odd reason. How many positions does he have under his belt in the NFL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rock Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Best draft pick in terms of value is Jamal Anderson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggle'2 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 That's actually kind of sad. He really has no competition. Kind of means we haven't drafted all that well.Haha, yeah that is what I was thinking. Similar reasoning. Matt is so far out in front that it is pathetic when thinking about our draft history. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazoo Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Haha, yeah that is what I was thinking. Similar reasoning. Matt is so far out in front that it is pathetic when thinking about our draft history. lol +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-Nite-Toker Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Best draft pick in terms of value is Jamal AndersonYep, big part of our only SB visit...underestimated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZFalcon Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 (edited) Admittedly going of stats only how is Jamal Anderson a better pick compared to Gerald Riggs. Draft position and the 98 SB 2nd place Season?ATL rushing statsRiggs 91 games 1587 attempts 6631 yards 48 TDs 4.2 Y/A. averaging 72.9 yards a gameAnderson 88 games 1329 attempts 5336 yards 34 TDs 4.0 Y/A averaging 60.6 yards a game.Either way its Matt Ryan easily yea Edited April 19, 2015 by NZFalcon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-Nite-Toker Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Admittedly going of stats only how is Jamal Anderson a better pick compared to Gerald Riggs. Draft position and the 98 SB 2nd place Season?ATL rushing statsRiggs 91 games 1587 attempts 6631 yards 48 TDs 4.2 Y/A. averaging 72.9 yards a gameAnderson 88 games 1329 attempts 5336 yards 34 TDs 4.0 Y/A averaging 60.6 yards a game.Either way its Matt Ryan easily yeaRyan's accomplishments rate to consecutive winning seasons... And yeah were he was drafted should matter.1st round picks are supposed to produce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_Lo_Touchdowns Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 DeionRoddyRyanJulioGurley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-Nite-Toker Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 DeionRoddyRyanJulioGurleyRW should have been in consideration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_Lo_Touchdowns Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 RW should have been in consideration.Yup, doesn't he own all Falcons receiving records? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-Nite-Toker Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Yup, doesn't he own all Falcons receiving records?He owns enough...that would hurt the MR runaway choice for some...the author especially.RW should be on that list and Jam has the only NFC championship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaigle Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Tommy Nobis ---- first Falcon draftee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eight Track Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Hard to argue against Matt Ryan but William Andrews needs to be in this conversation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-Nite-Toker Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Tommy Nobis ---- first Falcon drafteeShould be considered...the author offended me as a Falcon fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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