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5 players the Atlanta Falcons may draft
Posted on 1/14/10 at 1:28 pm
Posted on 1/14/10 at 1:28 pm
With that out of the way, here are five players that could fill needs for the Falcons who might be available when they select. I’m not including names like Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, Tennessee safety Eric Berry, Georgia Tech defensive end Derrick Morgan or Florida cornerback Joe Haden, all of whom likely will be long gone by the time the Falcons pick (barring a trade up). Falcons pick 20th if they win a coin toss.
Clemson running back C.J. Spiller: I know, the Falcons need defense. But we all saw Michael Turner take a slight step back this year and later have some injury issues. Even if Turner bounces back, Jerious Norwood could be gone. He can’t stay healthy and his performances are uneven, to say the least. Jason Snelling was admirable as a replacement but he’s not a game-breaker. Spiller is a special player and a great kid. He would be a valuable addition.
Florida defensive end Carlos Dunlap: If you can get past the fact that he was suspended for the SEC championship game against Alabama after being arrested and charged with DUI, he’s a difference maker on defense. Dunlap has size (6-6, 290) and speed and had 18 sacks over the last two seasons. The Falcons need to create more pressure on opposing quarterbacks.
South Florida defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul: He was so good at USF that Jim Leavitt didn’t even slap him. He was a junior college transfer and has played only one season in Division 1 but is said to have great raw talent and speed. He led the Bulls with led the Bulls with 6 ½ sacks and 16.5 tackles, adding an interception, two forced fumbles and a blocked kick.
Florida State cornerback Patrick Robinson: He’s considered the best overall senior cornerback in the draft (Haden is a junior), although the Seminoles’ defense definitely slipped this season. Probably because opponents stopped throwing to his side, Robinson had no interceptions this season and one last year after six as a sophomore. He’s a physical corner and also can returns kicks and punts.
Iowa offensive tacke Bryan Bulaga: The Falcons Right Tackle Tyson Clabo is a free agent. It looks like they are looking to upgrade.Bulaga is 6-6, 312 pounds and was a standout for the Hawkeyes all season, as evidenced in the Orange Bowl against Georgia Tech. He played left tackle this season.
Clemson running back C.J. Spiller: I know, the Falcons need defense. But we all saw Michael Turner take a slight step back this year and later have some injury issues. Even if Turner bounces back, Jerious Norwood could be gone. He can’t stay healthy and his performances are uneven, to say the least. Jason Snelling was admirable as a replacement but he’s not a game-breaker. Spiller is a special player and a great kid. He would be a valuable addition.
Florida defensive end Carlos Dunlap: If you can get past the fact that he was suspended for the SEC championship game against Alabama after being arrested and charged with DUI, he’s a difference maker on defense. Dunlap has size (6-6, 290) and speed and had 18 sacks over the last two seasons. The Falcons need to create more pressure on opposing quarterbacks.
South Florida defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul: He was so good at USF that Jim Leavitt didn’t even slap him. He was a junior college transfer and has played only one season in Division 1 but is said to have great raw talent and speed. He led the Bulls with led the Bulls with 6 ½ sacks and 16.5 tackles, adding an interception, two forced fumbles and a blocked kick.
Florida State cornerback Patrick Robinson: He’s considered the best overall senior cornerback in the draft (Haden is a junior), although the Seminoles’ defense definitely slipped this season. Probably because opponents stopped throwing to his side, Robinson had no interceptions this season and one last year after six as a sophomore. He’s a physical corner and also can returns kicks and punts.
Iowa offensive tacke Bryan Bulaga: The Falcons Right Tackle Tyson Clabo is a free agent. It looks like they are looking to upgrade.Bulaga is 6-6, 312 pounds and was a standout for the Hawkeyes all season, as evidenced in the Orange Bowl against Georgia Tech. He played left tackle this season.
This post was edited on 1/14/10 at 1:33 pm
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Posted on 1/14/10 at 1:29 pm to adammwilson
What picks do the Falcons have? Do they have 2 first rounders?
Posted on 1/14/10 at 1:30 pm to adammwilson
Where did you rip this from?
Posted on 1/14/10 at 1:31 pm to adammwilson
Do you have any original thoughts of your own?
This post was edited on 1/14/10 at 1:33 pm
Posted on 1/14/10 at 1:32 pm to reddman
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Do you have an original thoughts of your own?
yeah d bag i do thought it was a good article.
This post was edited on 1/14/10 at 1:32 pm
Posted on 1/14/10 at 1:32 pm to adammwilson
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yeah d bag
Uncalled for.
Posted on 1/14/10 at 1:34 pm to reddman
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Uncalled for.
He's a meannie head.
Posted on 1/14/10 at 1:34 pm to adammwilson
quote:
yeah d bag i do thought it was a good article.
Again, where?
Posted on 1/14/10 at 1:34 pm to Chad504boy
Quite rude, I have to say.
Posted on 1/14/10 at 1:34 pm to FireSauce
ajc.com
Posted on 1/14/10 at 1:35 pm to reddman
quote:
Uncalled for.
my bad. But seriously, i do have thoughts of my own which i've added in the article.
This post was edited on 1/14/10 at 1:35 pm
Posted on 1/14/10 at 1:35 pm to adammwilson
If you're going to rip something, provide a link or specify where you got it!
Posted on 1/14/10 at 1:36 pm to adammwilson
Link it bitch
Posted on 1/14/10 at 1:36 pm to FireSauce
quote:
If you're going to rip something, provide a link or specify where you got it!
Ding.
Posted on 1/14/10 at 1:38 pm to lsu31always
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Link it bitch
Posted on 1/14/10 at 1:38 pm to adammwilson
Anthony Davis or Dan Williams if they are there.
They better pick right with no 2nd round pick
They better pick right with no 2nd round pick
Posted on 1/14/10 at 1:38 pm to adammwilson
Posted on 1/14/10 at 1:39 pm to TigerintheNO
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Dan Williams
he may be only a 3-4 nose tackle
Posted on 1/14/10 at 1:39 pm to adammwilson
quote:
my bad. But seriously, i do have thoughts of my own which i've added in the article.
From the article: Where are your original thoughts?
quote:
With that out of the way, here are five players that could fill needs for the Falcons who might be available when they select. Note, I’m not including names like Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, Tennessee safety Eric Berry, Georgia Tech defensive end Derrick Morgan or Florida cornerback Joe Haden, all of whom likely will be long gone by the time the Falcons pick (barring a trade up).
♦ Clemson running back C.J. Spiller: I know, the Falcons need defense. But we all saw Michael Turner take a slight step back this year and later have some injury issues. Even if Turner bounces back, Jerious Norwood could be gone. He can’t stay healthy and his performances are uneven, to say the least. Jason Snelling was admirable as a replacement but he’s not a game-breaker. Spiller is a special player and a great kid. He would be a valuable addition.
♦ Florida defensive end Carlos Dunlap: If you can get past the fact that he was suspended for the SEC championship game against Alabama after being arrested and charged with DUI, he’s a difference maker on defense. Dunlap has size (6-6, 290) and speed and had 18 sacks over the last two seasons. The Falcons need to create more pressure on opposing quarterbacks.
♦ South Florida defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul: He was so good at USF that Jim Leavitt didn’t even slap him. He was a junior college transfer and has played only one season in Division I but is said to have great raw talent and speed. He led the Bulls with led the Bulls with 6 ½ sacks and 16.5 tackles, adding an interception, two forced fumbles and a blocked kick.
♦ Florida State cornerback Patrick Robinson: He’s considered the best overall senior cornerback in the draft (Haden is a junior), although the Seminoles’ defense definitely slipped this season. Probably because opponents stopped throwing to his side, Robinson had no interceptions this season and one last year after six as a sophomore. He’s a physical corner and also can returns kicks and punts.
♦ Iowa offensive tacke Bryan Bulaga: The Falcons can’t be sure what they have yet with injury-prone left tackle Sam Baker, and they could use another linemen, even if Baker develops. Bulaga is 6-6, 312 pounds and was a standout for the Hawkeyes all season, as evidenced in the Orange Bowl against Georgia Tech. He played left tackle this season.
LINK
Posted on 1/14/10 at 1:41 pm to adammwilson
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my bad. But seriously
who gives a rats semi-hairy arse about the falcons?
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