The Falcoholic Mock Draft Spectacular: Second Round

by Dave Choate on Mar 24, 2009 8:00 AM EDT in Editorial

Where will the second round take us?

Once again, it was a heavily defensive set of nominations. A couple of you said tight end without specifying anyone, so I'm going to fill in the blanks with Jared Cook and Shawn Nelson. Some of your other picks are guys who may not be around or may be around longer than the second round, but you can rectify that situation or make it worse by voting for who you want. You have freedom, my friends. True freedom!

Keep in mind that the first pick was OLB Brian Cushing out of USC, which more or less sets the Falcons up with Mike Peterson, Curtis Lofton and Cushing starting. The team still needs a safety, a defensive tackle, an offensive tackle, a tight end and probably a cornerback. No pressure, though.

In the comments, feel free to debate the merits of your own choices and nominate players for the round ahead. Enjoy, everyone.

Poll

Who should the Falcons select in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft?

S Patrick Chung

240 votes

S Louis Delmas

159 votes

TE Jared Cook

242 votes

TE Shawn Nelson

60 votes

DT Al Woods

48 votes

DT Ron Brace

108 votes

DT Evander Hood

111 votes

S William Moore

156 votes

DT Chris Baker

58 votes

DT Samie Lee Hillman

12 votes

QB Josh Freeman

83 votes

1277 votes | Poll has closed

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If anyone votes for Josh Freeman

I’ll lose my faith in humanity.

That said, if Moore’s available here, we should take him.

"If the Falcons ever manage to win a Super Bowl in my lifetime, I'll french kiss a toilet." - a friend.

by Adam Schultz on Mar 24, 2009 8:17 AM EDT reply actions

Faith lost.

Thanks anonymous voter who probably read my comment and voted just to make me lose my faith in humanity person guy.

"If the Falcons ever manage to win a Super Bowl in my lifetime, I'll french kiss a toilet." - a friend.

by Adam Schultz on Mar 24, 2009 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions

Tough break

I find every time I say I’m going to lose my faith in humanity, I do it. Now I say I want a cheeseburger for a dollar and I’m always pleasantly surprised.

by Dave Choate on Mar 24, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Safety is the way to go

Patrick Chung or William Moore are solid choices for this position. Josh Freeman? Ummm absolutely not.

"Just want the Falcons to win a bowl before I'm gone!"

by Edgecrusher211 on Mar 24, 2009 9:14 AM EDT reply actions

Delmas>Chung>Moore

go hard or go home

by TO falcon on Mar 24, 2009 11:37 AM EDT reply actions

It looks that way on a lot of the "experts" boards

And if DeCoud is viable at SS, he (Delmas) could replace Coleman at FS down the road.

by orang3b on Mar 25, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions

I think Chung is the most likely to be here

And I like him quite a bit, so I can’t complain about the early results here.

by Dave Choate on Mar 24, 2009 12:32 PM EDT reply actions

Whoever votes Jared Cook

needs to be Nancy Kerriganed.

Jared Cook: definition of problem player, and dissappears at times. Actually BENCHED at times. Please no. Could also not block his way out of a wet kleenex coffin.

" No, I think I'll sit in the balcony " - Abe Lincoln

by tapate50 on Mar 24, 2009 4:27 PM EDT reply actions

No OL?

at all on here? I think TD would like to pick up another big body up front… at least I WOULD.

" No, I think I'll sit in the balcony " - Abe Lincoln

by tapate50 on Mar 24, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm kind of surprised myself

I think the feeling is that this is a deep draft at tackle and we might be able to get an impact player a little later on. At least, that’s my thought.

by Dave Choate on Mar 24, 2009 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed

But this is a 2nd round mock selection. I honestly don’t see the Falcons taking a lineman here, but thats just me. I have my own warped opinion of how the draft is going to go. My wife thinks I’m Nuts, but oh well. We have a small chalkboard hanging on the wall before you walk into our house..Right at the top it reads “Falcons Off Season.” The left column reads “Free Agents” while the right is “Draft Picks.” The way My draft reads is as follows..

1st- Sintim LB Virginia
2nd-Moore SS Missouri
3rd-Hill DT Stillman
4th-McKillop LB Pittsburgh
5th-Martin FS Troy St.
5th-Purvis TE Boston College

Now these picks always change depending on who they sign, or what I feel they’ll pursue to feel team needs. But realistically Its just who I’d like to see them sign.

Now that you know I’m a nut and draft yancy…GO FALCONS!

"Just want the Falcons to win a bowl before I'm gone!"

by Edgecrusher211 on Mar 24, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions

Tough Poll

I don’t think Cook, Hood or Hillman should be poll options:
1. The Bills, Eagles (and possibly the Lions & Patriots) are eyeing Cook ahead of us.
2. DTs are always in demand and Hood is considered by most to be the 3rd or 4th best.
3. There are 15 DTs that are better than Hill.

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by Blue Falcon on Mar 25, 2009 1:42 PM EDT reply actions

check, check, and check

The unfortunate “loophole” behind these polls are that you can vote all you want if you aren’t signed in (I think). Correct me if I’m wrong Dave.

"He's getting better, but he's not there yet ..."
- Bobby Cox (talking about Boyer)

by FrankyWren on Mar 25, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions

josh freeman

people actually think we should draft this kid in the second round?? we don’t need him. matt ryan is our franchise QB and chris redman is a pretty damn good backup. he was amazing in 2007.

by DaRealJohnLegend on Mar 25, 2009 3:40 PM EDT reply actions

I think those are joke votes

At least, they damn well better be.

by Dave Choate on Mar 26, 2009 2:13 AM EDT up reply actions

I agree

There are loads of DT’s better than Hill, but how many fit the Falcons needs? I think their looking for a big fat guy to clog the middle. Hood is far superior, as well as Jerry. I just don’t know what to expect on draft day.

"Just want the Falcons to win a bowl before I'm gone!"

by Edgecrusher211 on Mar 25, 2009 5:09 PM EDT reply actions

How you figure that Jerry meets our needs?

Homeboy is lacking girth …

"He's getting better, but he's not there yet ..."
- Bobby Cox (talking about Boyer)

by FrankyWren on Mar 25, 2009 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Burger Boys DT

I just said he was superior, I didn’t say he fit our needs lol. I want a fat guy to clog the middle Raji, who will be unavailable. Brace, Baker, Hill…someone well over 300lbs that feasts on Triple Whoppers with heavy everything.

"Just want the Falcons to win a bowl before I'm gone!"

by Edgecrusher211 on Mar 25, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Gotcha

I completely agree. The fatter/meaner … the better.

"He's getting better, but he's not there yet ..."
- Bobby Cox (talking about Boyer)

by FrankyWren on Mar 25, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Poll Conclusion

Jared Cook is clearly the most popular player in the poll, but it’s doubtful he’ll still be there at 55. However it’s equally obvious that the vast majority of voters feel that the best available Safety should be drafted in the 2nd.

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by Blue Falcon on Mar 25, 2009 6:38 PM EDT reply actions

I'd be pissed if they took Cook (I've noted this elsewhere) ...

He played in a spread offense at USC, which means he has lined up w/ “the big boys” little to none. Moreover, he’s known to be a poor blocker. Oh, and don’t forget about his tendency to “lose concentration.”

DAVE: Can you just arbitrarily pick the best of Delmas/Chung/Moore (in your opinion) and make him our second round pick?!?! Please!

"He's getting better, but he's not there yet ..."
- Bobby Cox (talking about Boyer)

by FrankyWren on Mar 25, 2009 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions

No can do

If the first two picks are Brian Cushing and Jared Cook, it’s a pretty unrealistic start to our mock draft. At the same time, you gotta let falconocracy play out as it will.

by Dave Choate on Mar 26, 2009 2:14 AM EDT up reply actions

Real Quick

I wanted to apologize I only found links to DJ Hackett being strongly pursued by the Redskins and thought I saw an article signing him. It looks like according to ESPN that he is still with the Panthers anyways.

Brian Cushing I agree with as our first pick. Personally I like Chung and I think are biggest weakness last season was our secondary. Our linebackers will be solid I believe. The D Line will do the same but the secondary needs a boost big time.

by SquallCloud on Mar 26, 2009 4:20 AM EDT reply actions

No problem

There’s a million conflicting reports out there half the time anyways, as is evidenced by the L.J. Smith fiasco. I’d like Chung or Moore too, but it doesn’t look like they’re winning this vote.

by Dave Choate on Mar 26, 2009 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions

My Mock Draft

1st Brian Cushing LB
2nd William Moore S I realized Chung doesn’t hit nowhere as hard as Moore
3rd Chase Coffman TE
4th DeAngelo Smith
5th Chris Baker

by SquallCloud on Mar 26, 2009 4:30 AM EDT reply actions