xskyx Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Atlanta FalconsBiggest needs: Pass Rusher, running back, offensive tackle.VIDEO LOADINGWE'RE SORRY, BUT THIS VIDEO IS NOT AVAILABLE.WATCH MORE VIDEOSREPLAYTop 3 draft targets: Atlanta FalconsFirst-year head coach Dan Quinn is expected to invigorate the Falcons with his infectious energy and defensive acumen. Given his success as Seahawks defensive coordinator over the past two seasons, he will certainly look to upgrade the Falcons' front seven with explosive athletes in key positions. At OLB, in particular, Atlanta needs to add a dynamic rusher with explosive first-step quickness, acceleration and closing burst. Clemson's Vic Beasley and Missouri's Shane Ray are the most explosive pass rushers in the draft, but Florida's Dante Fowler is also capable of getting after the passer with a power-based approach. If a series of positive drug tests didn't torpedo his character grade, Nebraska's Randy Gregory could enter the conversation. The dismissal of Steven Jackson puts the Falcons back in the running back market. Devonta Freeman flashed potential as a rookie and Antone Smith is a nice home-run threat, but the backfield lacks some oomph. Atlanta could look for a feature back like Minnesota's David Cobb or Boise State's Jay Ajayi, or look to add a complementary back like Alabama's T.J. Yeldon or Miami's Duke Johnson. The Falcons could be interested in a big, athletic offensive tackle with developmental potential -- someone like Pittsburgh's T.J. Clemmings or Penn State's Donovan Smith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xskyx Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 Worth noting that he lists Cobb and Ajayi as feature backs. He also lists Yeldon and Duke as complementary backs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
direwolf Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Interesting that he didn't list guard as a major need seeing as how we don't really have a left guard at the moment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Doktor Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Interesting that he didn't list guard as a major need seeing as how we don't really have a left guard at the moment...It just seems most of these pundits do little or no research into what a team really needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rock Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 It just seems most of these pundits do little or no research into what a team really needs.Pretty much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritFalcon Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 It just seems most of these pundits do little or no research into what a team really needs.Don't they have connections to front office guys and beat reporters? Seems like they have enough sources to help them out considering how many mock drafts they have to do now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xskyx Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 "What can we put in this mock draft to make fans mad and generate buzz?"No publicity is bad publicity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RYNE Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I really hate Buckey Brooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacific_Falcon Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Stopped reading at 'Bucky'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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