AustFalcon Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Atlanta Falcons: Takkarist McKinley, DE/OLB, UCLA: C Grade One-Year Grade: A Grade I was concerned about Takkarist McKinley's health, which is why I gave the Falcons a "C" grade for the pick. However, unlike other players with medical red flags like Jonathan Allen and Malik Hooker, McKinley was able to have an injury-free rookie campaign. McKinley recorded six sacks despite playing limited snaps, and he was actually more effective than Vic Beasley. In fact, I actually argued that McKinley should be getting more snaps than Beasley, and perhaps that'll happen in the near future. Original Write-up: So, let me get this straight? Jonathan Allen and Reuben Foster fell because of injury concerns, yet Takkarist McKinley doesn't? Maybe McKinley could've gone a bit earlier, but he won't be able to play to open the 2017 season, unlike Allen and Foster. The Falcons are attempting to reach the Super Bowl this year, so not being able to have McKinley at full strength isn't ideal. He could be a great player for the Falcons once he's healthy, but the injuries are a concern. I'm giving the Falcons a "C" as a result. I don't like giving up the third-rounder to get McKinley when there were lots of good pass-rushers on the board. Read more: http://walterfootball.com/nfldraftgrades1.php#ixzz5CsJYSEUp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red falcon Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Nice. Taks got atheletic ability and that dog in em. That takes you a long way in the nfl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 McKinley only got 401 snaps, still ended up 2nd on the team in QB pressures (34), 2nd in sacks (6), 3rd in QB hits (10), 3rd in tackles for loss (9). Expect him to get around 600 snaps this season and potentially double some of those numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red falcon Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 14 minutes ago, Beef said: McKinley only got 401 snaps, still ended up 2nd on the team in QB pressures (34), 2nd in sacks (6), 3rd in QB hits (10), 3rd in tackles for loss (9). Expect him to get around 600 snaps this season and potentially double some of those numbers. I really feel hes going to be a monster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Birds Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Takk definitely played through pain this year though. He's a football playing dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, Dem Birds said: Takk definitely played through pain this year though. He's a football playing dog Takk is just a winner. After all he has overcome to get to the NFL, he is not going to let an injury here or there slow him down too much - Takk's determination is one of his greatest attributes. Love the guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HASHBROWN3 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Man we hit on another nice one and I too just love this dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monolith2001 Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 30 minutes ago, g-dawg said: Love the guy. Who knew? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Birds Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 2 hours ago, g-dawg said: Takk is just a winner. After all he has overcome to get to the NFL, he is not going to let an injury here or there slow him down too much - Takk's determination is one of his greatest attributes. Love the guy. Yep. He was my favorite prospect during the pre-draft stuff. I didn't think we could get him though. The other thread about the Falcons going against our expectation is fair but in 2015 and 2017 we got the guy I wanted most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great American Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 In all fairness, I wished the writer would had graded the entire draft. BUT .... I glad we have MR. McKinley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Flare Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Hard not to like the Takk pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconfansince66 Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 I think Takk's going to be a beast on the opposite end of Beasley. Putting Beasley back into his rushing role from 2016 should really make for an awesome pash rush if Beasley returns to Beastley form! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonDaLuvMaker Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Takk is has the right type of crazy that the Falcons need more of. On to the draft!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1969 Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Uh, yea, Foster didn't fall because of 'injury concerns' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightningDawg58 Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 If Duke Riley can bounce back and become a viable starter this year. And Saubert can give us anything, this will be a good draft. Otherwise Kazee and Takk are the only ones to meet expectations. We really need Riley and Saubert to produce tho, because they play positions that are thin on depth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoYouSeeWhatHappensLarry Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 Methinks Mr. Foster fell for other non-injury related reasons as well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoYouSeeWhatHappensLarry Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 4 hours ago, LightningDawg58 said: If Duke Riley can bounce back and become a viable starter this year. And Saubert can give us anything, this will be a good draft. Otherwise Kazee and Takk are the only ones to meet expectations. We really need Riley and Saubert to produce tho, because they play positions that are thin on depth. Through one year I think thats pretty solid return. I also think Harlow is a darkhorse iOL candidate moving forward. I think they figured they were settled at C and thought they could "Plan D" him. I'm a little surprised he didnt get reps at guard but I havent given up on him yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atljbo Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 This why i dont get why ppl are asking how will re replace Clayborn...Takk will take that Spot ... He and Beasley should see about 60-70% of the snaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summerhill Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 I hate when pundits put short term injury issues into evaluations of draft picks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 18 hours ago, The Great American said: In all fairness, I wished the writer would had graded the entire draft. BUT .... I glad we have MR. McKinley. http://www.espn.com/blog/atlanta-falcons/post/_/id/31320/falcons-de-takkarist-mckinley-shows-burst-to-lead-rookie-class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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