2010 Falcons Draft Discussion

[Bosanac01]

Not just intelligence. JPP especially scares me. He's pretty much just an athlete at this point. Jamaal Anderson was much better coming out. Kindle I'm not sure where he would fit.

[BamaFalcon59]

Kindle is going to be a monster. JPP I'm not so sure, although I do see some Jevon Kearse in him.

I would feel great about Kindle, aprehensive on JPP.

[gpngc]

Apparently half of the personnel guys were at Bey-Bey's workout today in their own back yard.

Sure it's not like they had to travel to see him, but it still shows they had some interest and we all know they could use an upgrade at WR after White...

[scar988]

I doubt they go Bey bay in the first. it's a smoke screen if I've ever seen one.

[Bosanac01]

I'd be happy with bey bey, but maybe we should trade down for him.

[Halsey]

Originally Posted by gpngc

Apparently half of the personnel guys were at Bey-Bey's workout today in their own back yard.

Sure it's not like they had to travel to see him, but it still shows they had some interest and we all know they could use an upgrade at WR after White...

Hopefully that's a sign they really want to trade down. Thomas would only make sense if they picked up another 2nd, 3rd or maybe 4th round pick and could afford to put off bigger needs until those rounds.

[ATLDirtyBirds]

Yeah, I'd definitely like to trade down unless a can't miss is there. Can't miss for me would be any of my top 4.

1. Dez
2. JPP
3. Spiller
4. Graham

Especially if it's going to be for Spoon. If he gets by the Giants, it's really just us or the Saints.

[D-Rod]

Originally Posted by ATLDirtyBirds

Yeah, I'd definitely like to trade down unless a can't miss is there. Can't miss for me would be any of my top 4.

1. Dez
2. JPP
3. Spiller
4. Graham

Especially if it's going to be for Spoon. If he gets by the Giants, it's really just us or the Saints.

JPP may be many things, but "can't miss"? I think he's the ultimate "could well miss" prospect.

My top 8 options:

1. Morgan
2. Graham
3. Bryant
4. Spiller
5. Haden
6. A top tackle
7. Pouncey
8. Trade down for anyone else (btw, if Clausen falls, we could be a good trade spot)

[ATLDirtyBirds]

Originally Posted by D-Rod

JPP may be many things, but "can't miss"? I think he's the ultimate "could well miss" prospect.

I think you are confusing the lingo. Can't miss as in his overall skill set makes him too good of a prospect to pass up at 19, at least in my mind. He does have high bust potential however.

[kiranadwaney]

1. Kindle
Have statred to think that he would be the best pick for the falcons, we could line him up at linebacker and at end fills two needs in one pick. would offer us a lot of flexibility on defence

2. JPP
I know he has big bust potential, but he has vast upside and is a physical freak, reminds me on javon kearse. if he is a hit we will have an elite pass rusher.

3. Sean Weathespoon
Think he will be a dependable linebacker for years to come racking up tackles with him and Lofton lined up together would solidify out linebacker group for years to come

4. Derrick Morgan
Think he is a safer pick than JPP but dont think he has anyway near the upside of JPP, at best he will be a solid player

5. Brandon Graham
The safest pick of the ends will contribute straight away but will always be good and never great in my eyes. worried about his lack of height and size a little bit.

Then the rest would go:
6. Maurkice Pouncey
7. Dez Bryant
8. Deymaryius Thomas
9. Mike Iupati
10. Kyle Wilson

Think we have plenty of options at 19 and all these would be a good pick up. For sure if Haden or one of the top tackles like Anthony Davis or Bulaga were to fall I ould go with one of them, but dont think that will happen.

[ATLDirtyBirds]

The more I do think about it, the less excited I'd be for JPP. Mostly because I feel we really need to take advantage of Gonzo while he's here and I don't think you can expect that much at all from JPP year one.

[ATLDirtyBirds]

I just think it warrants thought, apparently we like Odrick a lot. Pat Yasinskas said this today for the Falcons draft:

Dream scenario : They get Michigan defensive end Brandon Graham with the first-round pick and come back with an outside linebacker and a center in the middle rounds. Graham’s been a very productive college player and the risk of him being a bust is low. He can fit a need immediately. Plan B: If Graham is somehow gone, that could change things dramatically. Jason Pierre-Paul has raw athleticism, but comes with questions. The Falcons may instead look toward linebacker Sean Weatherspoon, defensive tackle Jared Odrick or even an offensive lineman.


Just thought it's kind of interesting.

[BamaFalcon59]

I'll be pissed if we go with Odrick, unless we pick up a second round pick in a trade down.

[ATLDirtyBirds]

Originally Posted by BamaFalcon59

I'll be pissed if we go with Odrick, unless we pick up a second round pick in a trade down.

It's a pick I'd certainly be mad with.

[kiranadwaney]

We have so many options at 19 that I would be happy with, Odrick is not one of them

[Bosanac01]

Odrick never came to mind. Anyway i hope we find a suitor to trade down.

[Shiver]

I don't want:

Dez Bryant (too much of a luxury pick)
C.J Spiller (ditto)
Brandon Graham (short height and arms)

I do want:

Sean Weatherspoon
Maurkice Pouncey
J.P.P

[ATLDirtyBirds]

I'd be elated if we ended up with Scott's mock. Brandon Graham, Jimmy Graham, and Rennie Curan. That's pretty much perfect. Although, I don't think Mr. Dimitroff is going to be happy picking 19th, then having to wait until 83. I think we are seeing a trade down to get us back into the 2nd.

[Bosanac01]

What do you guys think of John Jerry maybe in round 3 or 4?

Brother of Peria Jerry.

[georgiafan]

I like John Jerry, but I don't know if he can play OT and if he is only a OG i don't wanna spend a 3rd rounder on him.

[Bosanac01]

we spent a 2nd rounder on blalock. but the udfa dahl is much better. I do agree, but im just saying it's a possibility.

[scar988]

Originally Posted by georgiafan

I like John Jerry, but I don't know if he can play OT and if he is only a OG i don't wanna spend a 3rd rounder on him.

why not? he can come in right away and play the LG spot.

[Bosanac01]

He has size to play OT. I don't know much of him, but it'll be nice to have both jerry brothers on the team. Especially since they play opposite positions of each other.

And we do need a guard.

[kiranadwaney]

think he played some right tackle at ole miss, he sure is big enough

[ATLDirtyBirds]

He's one of the mid rounders I like. I think if Graham isn't on the board, we are trading down.