theProf Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 17. Atlanta Falcons: Jonathan Allen, DL, Alabama Atlanta has a lot of needs, with pass rush being the most pressing. The Falcons had the lowest sack total in the NFL with a putrid total of 19 in 2015. Taking a natural sacker to pair with Vic Beasley makes sense.Allen has played really well in 2015 with 36 tackles with 14.5 for a loss, 12 sacks, two forced fumbles and four passes batted. He totaled 33 tackles with 11.5 for a loss and 5.5 sacks the year before. In a 4-3 scheme, the 6-foot-3, 283-pounder could play end on running downs and move inside in passing situations. He also could serve as a rush linebacker or five-technique defensive end in a 3-4 defense. Allen has some natural pass-rushing skills to him along with quickness and strength.https://www.walterfootball.com/draft2016charlie_1.php50. Atlanta Falcons: O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama The Falcons still need a replacement for Tony Gonzalez. With the decline of Roddy White, the retirement of Gonzalez has been even more painful.In 2015, Howard had 38 catches for 602 yards and two touchdowns. He totaled 17 receptions for 260 yards in 2014. The talented tight end was very under-utilized. As he proved at USC with Robert Woods and Marqise Lee, Lane Kiffin settles on one receiver and struggles to call plays for anyone else regardless of their talent or mismatch potential. Howard (6-6, 237) flashed big-time potential in 2013. The freshman hauled in 14 passes for 269 yards (19.2 average) with two touchdowns. He was just scratching the surface of his potential.Howard is a fast and dangerous receiving weapon who has the frame to add size. Sources say Howard still needs to improve his route-running and blocking.https://www.walterfootball.com/draft2016charlie_2.php81. Atlanta Falcons: Cody Whitehair, OT/G, Kansas State The Falcons could use some help on their offensive line, and a blocker like Whitehair would give them some flexibility up front.Whitehair (6-4, 305) played left tackle for the Wildcats, but he should move to guard in the NFL. Oklahoma State defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah illustrated that. Whitehair also could use more power for the next level, but he is a good technician who is a well-balanced blocker.Pick change; previously Denver Kirkland, OL https://www.walterfootball.com/draft2016charlie_3.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOR Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 That'd be hard since Allen and Howard aren't available lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayFalcon Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 No worries we're apparently trading Roddy White for the #1 pick lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FentayeJones Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I thought Allen and Howard were going back to school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thanat0s Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Their status has already been mentioned, but it would've been a great haul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macintez Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Allen and Howard are going back to school... NFL Draft Geek has us picking Nkemdichi, whom I would LOVE to have. I just can't see him falling to us. A team will ignore his problems and get hard on with his potential. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtybird56 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Allen and Howard are going back to school... NFL Draft Geek has us picking Nkemdichi, whom I would LOVE to have. I just can't see him falling to us. A team will ignore his problems and get hard on with his potential.Agreed, I want Nkemdiche bad but can't see him falling to #17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quotemokc Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Disagree with taking a TE in 2nd when we need an LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Dog Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Looks like Dimitroff's job was done for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nono Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 what does it matter giving our draft history unless TD will be on vacation draft week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theProf Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 I thought Allen and Howard were going back to school.My bad. I didn't realize that Allen and Howard had decided to forego the draft and remain in school. Had I known, I wouldn't have started this particular topic thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five_Fifs Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) If Whitehair is there in the 3rd, I'd jump all over him.And being that Allen and Howard stayed in school, I'd personally replace those picks with Nkemdiche or Floyd in the first, and Joshua Garnett, OG the 2nd.Yes, double down on guards. I'd also sign a C. Edited January 20, 2016 by Five_Fifs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Allen sounds like another TJax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRUNKuno Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Fail cityBoth are going back to school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanForLife Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 what does it matter giving our draft history unless TD will be on vacation draft weekI am trying OH SO HARD to not spend the entire off-season bashing that bike riding clown.TY for doing it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 No worries we're apparently trading Roddy White for the #1 pick lolLmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 My bad. I didn't realize that Allen and Howard had decided to forego the draft and remain in school. Had I known, I wouldn't have started this particular topic thread.No worries. You do great work on the boards, Prof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spts1 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Allen and Howard are going back to school... NFL Draft Geek has us picking Nkemdichi, whom I would LOVE to have. I just can't see him falling to us. A team will ignore his problems and get hard on with his potential.The falcons dont draft players with perceived off the field issues...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krammmit Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Another year with this "Atlanta has a lot of needs" ********. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blizzard_falcon Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Walter is doing a Live Mock today. I'll update it here throughout the day as he goes through the first four rounds.So far, he has us selecting a guy a lot of folks here were excited about after the College Championship Game:Atlanta Falcons: Kevin Dodd, DE, Clemson O'Brien Schofield saw a ton of snaps this past season. The Falcons would be better off if that didn't happen - they finished with the fewest sacks in the NFL, racking up just 19 - so it's possible that they could use a second-consecutive first-round pick on an edge rusher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS91 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Walter is doing a Live Mock today. I'll update it here throughout the day as he goes through the first four rounds.So far, he has us selecting a guy a lot of folks here were excited about after the College Championship Game:Atlanta Falcons: Kevin Dodd, DE, Clemson O'Brien Schofield saw a ton of snaps this past season. The Falcons would be better off if that didn't happen - they finished with the fewest sacks in the NFL, racking up just 19 - so it's possible that they could use a second-consecutive first-round pick on an edge rusher. This pick would terrify me. The dude may turn out to be a late blooming Reggie White for all I know, but minimal production until mid-November of his 4th season of college football is kind of concerning. I get that Clemson lost their entire 2014 Dline to the draft, but Lawson was at least a productive player as a backup. Dodd really came out of nowhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high impact Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) I sure hope for a heavy dose of defense in draft and at least one in FA. I want another DE, DT and LB. Then Center, guard. I can live without TE or other offense skill position players. I think a strong defense and better O-line will make what we have look much better. Edited January 20, 2016 by high impact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 This pick would terrify me. The dude may turn out to be a late blooming Reggie White for all I know, but minimal production until mid-November of his 4th season of college football is kind of concerning. I get that Clemson lost their entire 2014 Dline to the draft, but Lawson was at least a productive player as a backup. Dodd really came out of nowhere.He scares me as well - I would take him in 2nd round when risk-meets-reward - but too risky for 1st round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 what is interesting is Walterfootball has Shaq Lawson falling all the way to 2nd round (#40) to NY Giants - I just don't see him falling that far - would much rather have him in 2nd than Dodd in 1st - think it is more likely to be the other way around. 40. New York Giants: Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson Whether it was Michael Strahan, or Osi Umenyiora, or Justin Tuck, or a two-handed Jason Pierre-Paul, the Giants always had a terrific pass rush. That's not the case anymore, as the Giants finished in the bottom five in terms of sacks. By the way, Shaq Lawson has been appearing in the first round of many other mock drafts, but multiple teams we've spoken to have Lawson pegged as a second-day prospect. Read more at http://www.walterfootball.com/draft2016_2.php#EIVIpsfdH6qcqQbH.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRUNKuno Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I wouldnt touch Dodd or lawson until the 2nd either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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