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6. WR Julio Jones, Alabama
The Falcons needed a playmaker on the offense and they made the move they needed to get their guy. Yes they gave up a lot, but now the Falcons offense is at an elite level. Teams can't simply slide one safety over to Roddy and drop the other in the box to stop Turner. Julio Jones is a perfect fit, plus this will push Roddy to stay on top.
BUT if Jones flop this can really hurt the Falcons.
Grade:B
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89. LB Akeem Dent, UGA
I'm not crazy about this pick. Dent is a MLB who is only a two down guy. I think the Falcons drafted him to replace Mike Peterson but I'm not sure Dent can cover like Peterson. The Falcons are reporting that someone wanted to trade up for this pick to take Dent but they wanted him more than the trade back. So I guess the want was out there, still he is a special teamer for the next few seasons.
Grade: C
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145. RB Quizz Rodgers, Oregon State
My favorite pick of our draft. Quizz is perfect for our offense. If we lose Jason Snelling, we can use Quizz as our 3rd down guy who can move the chains. I cannot stress enough how important that is to their offense. Time after time our runningback on 3rd will chip someone and then go out for a pass. This will be Quizz's best spot. I cannot WAIT to see this tiny titan in a Falcons jersey. Especially because the defense will get soft seeing Turner replaced by this diminutive demon.
Grade: A
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192. P/K Matt Bosher, Miami
I'm still scratching my head here. What is this guy going to do? Matt Bryant was great last year and we have Koenan who is a solid punter(though a UFA). I'll have to see how this pans out, but I'm not sure where this came from unless they think Koenan will want to much and Bryant is old.
Grade: C
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209. T/G Andrew Jackson, Fresno State
I love this pick. Jackson could've went in the late 3rd and no one would balked at the pick. Jackson could play RT or move inside to Guard. This is the classic Falcons o-line player who can play multiple positions. Solid depth that may start someday.
Grade: A
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230. DE Cliff Matthews, South Carolina
Another pick that I love. I had no idea this guy was still available when the Falcons picked him. He is a solid DE who again, could be picked in a much earlier round without shock. He is a high-motor, high-character guy who can add more to his frame. He can push or subplant Sidbury who has yet to have panned out. Great Great pick.
Grade: A
Overall this draft was a wild one for the Falcons. Of course it's success will completely depend on Julio Jones. Though I think they did do a good job getting value when it was available. My biggest gripe with this draft is Akeem Dent, they really needed to go with more value there. Don't get me wrong I love Dent, but I think they reached. If the Falcons go out and grab Ray Edwards in free agency as widely reported this draft grade gets bumped a letter.
Overall Grade:B
6. WR Julio Jones, Alabama
The Falcons needed a playmaker on the offense and they made the move they needed to get their guy. Yes they gave up a lot, but now the Falcons offense is at an elite level. Teams can't simply slide one safety over to Roddy and drop the other in the box to stop Turner. Julio Jones is a perfect fit, plus this will push Roddy to stay on top.
BUT if Jones flop this can really hurt the Falcons.
Grade:B
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89. LB Akeem Dent, UGA
I'm not crazy about this pick. Dent is a MLB who is only a two down guy. I think the Falcons drafted him to replace Mike Peterson but I'm not sure Dent can cover like Peterson. The Falcons are reporting that someone wanted to trade up for this pick to take Dent but they wanted him more than the trade back. So I guess the want was out there, still he is a special teamer for the next few seasons.
Grade: C
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145. RB Quizz Rodgers, Oregon State
My favorite pick of our draft. Quizz is perfect for our offense. If we lose Jason Snelling, we can use Quizz as our 3rd down guy who can move the chains. I cannot stress enough how important that is to their offense. Time after time our runningback on 3rd will chip someone and then go out for a pass. This will be Quizz's best spot. I cannot WAIT to see this tiny titan in a Falcons jersey. Especially because the defense will get soft seeing Turner replaced by this diminutive demon.
Grade: A
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192. P/K Matt Bosher, Miami
I'm still scratching my head here. What is this guy going to do? Matt Bryant was great last year and we have Koenan who is a solid punter(though a UFA). I'll have to see how this pans out, but I'm not sure where this came from unless they think Koenan will want to much and Bryant is old.
Grade: C
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209. T/G Andrew Jackson, Fresno State
I love this pick. Jackson could've went in the late 3rd and no one would balked at the pick. Jackson could play RT or move inside to Guard. This is the classic Falcons o-line player who can play multiple positions. Solid depth that may start someday.
Grade: A
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230. DE Cliff Matthews, South Carolina
Another pick that I love. I had no idea this guy was still available when the Falcons picked him. He is a solid DE who again, could be picked in a much earlier round without shock. He is a high-motor, high-character guy who can add more to his frame. He can push or subplant Sidbury who has yet to have panned out. Great Great pick.
Grade: A
Overall this draft was a wild one for the Falcons. Of course it's success will completely depend on Julio Jones. Though I think they did do a good job getting value when it was available. My biggest gripe with this draft is Akeem Dent, they really needed to go with more value there. Don't get me wrong I love Dent, but I think they reached. If the Falcons go out and grab Ray Edwards in free agency as widely reported this draft grade gets bumped a letter.
Overall Grade:B
