Bout that time of year... Atlanta Falcons Mock Draft #1

scar988 · Joined: 05 Apr 2005 Posts: 29496 Location: Marietta, GA

I know it's early and I know we are 8-1. However, I'm still in the mood to do a mock draft. I have us with pick #32 in each round:

1 - LB Chase Thomas - 6'4" 248 - Stanford (Walton HS, Marietta, GA)
Yes, I know we need a DE, however, Thomas can play MLB, DE, OLB pretty much anywhere in the front 7 outside of DT. That's the exact kind of player we need for the 3rd linebacker and a pass rushing spot. I'd have him start at either middle linebacker or strongside and have Nicholas in the middle then move him to DE on third downs. His versatility combined with Nicholas, Weatherspoon, Abraham and Biermann could give the Falcons a scary LB corps. Thomas could take over in the middle from day one, while Dent would move back to his backup role.

2 - TE Zach Ertz - 6'6" 252 - Stanford (Alamo, CA)

3 - RB Mike Gillislee - 5'11" 210 - Florida (Deland, FL)

4a - OT Brennan Williams - 6'7" 310 - North Carolina (West Roxbury, MA)

4b (comp Lofton) - QB Mike Glennon - 6'6" 232 - North Carolina State (Centerville, VA)

5 - WR Tavarres King - 6'1" 200 - Georgia (Mt. Airy, GA)

6 - CB/PR Dustin Harris - 6'0" 175 - Texas A&M (Livingston, TX)

7 - DT T.J. Barnes - 6'7" 345 - Georgia Tech (Enterprise, AL)

UDFA - LB Justin Tuggle - 6'3" 233 - Kansas State (Alpharetta, GA)
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adam9 · Joined: 06 Jan 2011 Posts: 13809 Location: Kennesaw, GA

Thomas is a 3-4 OLB. How in any sort of way would that transfer to a 4-3 MLB. He doesn't have the athletic ability to play LB IMO. Think he could play DE and reminds me of a less athletic Brooks Reed with slightly better form and awareness right out if college. I say get a true DE there if that's the way you want to go on round one. That's all opinion open to change by the way as I haven't hit hardcore scout mode yet for this years footage.

Anyways the only other problem I have is Glennon in the fourth. The dude is a slightly better version of his brother IMO. I say go DT there and QB late in the DT in the 7ths spot, or even another TE, LB, or S late.
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FalconFan13 · Joined: 06 Jan 2007 Posts: 9750

Not to bad bro but i think the one me and you did together yesterday was better overall XD Also i like that you seen Barnes as a 7th round pick now instead of 4th like yesterday talked ya into that a little did i Razz

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GrimeyKid · Joined: 01 Feb 2012 Posts: 1107

Nice draft man.

Also i have an idea. We should have a pass blocking squad and a run blocking squad and rotate them.
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ShockdAtFalcons · Joined: 15 Dec 2008 Posts: 890

Mike Glennon in the 4th? No thanks.

All the other picks make are reasonable
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GSUeagles14 · Joined: 21 Jan 2011 Posts: 5779

No, just no.

I get that Thomas would be a hometown guy but he doesn't translate to this defense at all. We don't have the personnel for a 3-4, and i don't even know if we're moving in that direction, and that's what Thomas is best for.

There will be a lot better guys out there then Glendon as well

kja92 · Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 8:57 pm Post subject:

In the first round of the draft I feel we should go Oline

Preferably Barrett Jones
- The guy can play ANY position on the offensive line and at a very high level at that. Excelled at Guard, was an All-American at Tackle, and is playing great at Center. Versatility is perfect and he would be a conerstone of our oline along with Peter Konz for years to come

If Jones isnt there we should shoot for DE Alex Okafor
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GrimeyKid · Joined: 01 Feb 2012 Posts: 1107

I say tyler eifert. and trade turner
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matt2roddy · Joined: 21 Dec 2011 Posts: 944

Glennon actually is a good quarterback with good pro potential. Idk about taking a QB in the fourth, but I would like to have Glennon. He reminds me of Foles, maybe even better.
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kja92 · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 1:55 pm Post subject:

I dont understand taking a QB. We do need a backup QB but Dominique Davis has shown promise and we have many other needs to fill that should be higher in priority
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xxfalconfanxx20 · Joined: 10 Feb 2008 Posts: 101

Taking a back like Kenjon Barner or Orwin Smith would be great b/c Turner isn't cutting it anymore and I don't see Rogers being able to carry a full season work load. I'm not real high on Snelling either...

JonnyQuest · Joined: 23 Jun 2011 Posts: 1813

Holy crap that T.J. Barnes dude is huge. Reminds me of TURDell Sands.

I think if we don't bring in Justin Tuggle at least for a try out, it would be a disgrace.
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SpicyMcHaggis · Joined: 09 Nov 2008 Posts: 725 Location: South Florida

ATL makes a splash in free agency every year, what guy would you throw in to complement your draft?

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