Miami DE Allen Bailey Resurfaces On Atlanta Falcons Radar

by Dave Choate on Mar 25, 2011 12:30 PM EDT in Falcons News

Allen Bailey was a chic pick for the Atlanta Falcons back in January and February, but that's died down recently as guys like Justin Houston have dominated the conversation. I have a feeling this National Football Post report will put the hulking Miami defensive end back in the discussion.

The Falcons have a private workout scheduled with Bailey, one of the seemingly dozens they've set up in recent weeks. But what separates Bailey from at least a few of those rookies is that he's got an official visit coming up with the team, as well.

Bailey has seemed like a natural fit for a while now. He was pretty productive in Miami, has a powerful build and is considered plenty coachable, all attributes the Falcons look for in a 4-3 end. I compare him to Adrian Clayborn, who we profiled a couple of weeks ago, but with more upside as a pass rusher and potentially a little more development time needed.

The fact that the Falcons have talked to him at the Senior Bowl, the Combine and now are bringing him in for a personal visit tells me volumes about how intrigued they are by that talent.

Considering that nobody can really decide on whether Bailey is going in the first or second round, the team could be looking at a couple of different scenarios here. If they should trade back from the 27th pick in the first and into the early-to-mid part of the second round, it might be an ideal place to snatch up Bailey.

Best of all, he's self-aware:

"I kind of know some of my weaknesses," Bailey said. "Hands need work sometimes, getting off blocks, attacking blockers."

I may be alone in opining this, but I would be mighty happy to end up with Bailey. Dude's incredibly strong, motivated and he'll have one of the best on-the-field mentors in the game in John Abraham in Atlanta. You're always wary of guys who look a little bit like workout warriors, but I see no reason why he couldn't post 8-10 sacks a year for the Falcons with a little seasoning.

Anyone else care to share their thoughts on Bailey?

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I like the trade back idea

If we can trade back and get some extra picks, I would love picking Bailey in the second round. There is also a chance (small but not insignificant) that Bailey will fall all the way to us in the second round.

by saipol on Mar 25, 2011 12:36 PM EDT reply actions

Bailey's on the Radar

because he will actually be available unlike some of the other DE’s listed above. I like the trading back idea also.

by FalcNole on Mar 25, 2011 12:55 PM EDT reply actions

true, most of the "name" DEs that the casual college football fan knows will be done by 27

by durst on Mar 25, 2011 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions

gone, not done

by durst on Mar 25, 2011 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions

OT: I found this review of Titus Young's Pro Day on Mocking the Draft

Titus Young

It sounds like he impressed a lot of people

by saipol on Mar 25, 2011 1:19 PM EDT reply actions

Young's stock may have him going top 50 now??

by durst on Mar 25, 2011 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions

If he continues like this

he might put himself in the upper to mid second round range. I hope not…for our sake.

by saipol on Mar 25, 2011 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions

but does he know that he knows? That's self-awareness

by TheAreopagite on Mar 25, 2011 1:47 PM EDT reply actions

not a big college football fan so

I watched Kerrigan, Acho, and Bailey highlights on youtube. Bailey was the least impressive of the 3 he seemed 2 fire off the ball real slow. But hey just youtube I guess, #s don’t lie.

by DEMBIRDZCUZ! on Mar 25, 2011 2:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I really like the fact that the guy doesn't think he's perfect

Which means when Abe tells him do this, don’t do that he would actually listen. Wasn’t too keen on him, then again I’m not too keen on anyone cuz of my self imposed mock draft info ban. So thanks again to all for the info, even tho my brain is telling me not to listen…that I’ll just get hurt again…miss you Clay.

by aces666high on Mar 25, 2011 5:14 PM EDT reply actions

trade back

If adrian clayborn isn’t on the board at 27 I would love to trade back. I believe the broncos have 2 2nd round picks 37 and 46 overall. We could trade our 1st round and 2nd round for both of there 2nd round picks and if we could get there 3rd round too it would be cool, but there 4th may be more logical. We could drop 10 picks into the 2nd round and get allen bailey. Come up 13 picks in the 2nd from our 2nd round and ensure we get titus young. And we should be able to get either a 3rd or 4th round draft pick also because dropping out of the 1st round shouldn’t come cheap for denver, this gives comrade another mid-round pick (his favorites)

by hadayia on Mar 26, 2011 5:29 AM EDT reply actions

What's in it for Denver?

by Mosugo on Mar 26, 2011 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions

a lot

They would end up w/ 2 1st rd picks and 1 2nd rd pick 0 3rd rd picks as apposed to 1 1st rd pick 2 2nd rd and 1 3rd

by hadayia on Mar 26, 2011 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions

I just mean as a rebuilding team they probably want to maximise picks

A more realistic partner to get two 2nd round picks off would be San Diego

by Mosugo on Mar 27, 2011 7:11 AM EDT up reply actions

I like the trade back idea if Justin Houston isn't there butt..

I was wondering…is there a max number of picks a team can have per draft or not???
bc i know we have already have 9 but i thought i remembered new england or the browns one last year having like 12 picks or so…idk..

"We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort."
- Jesse Owens

by Statue22 on Mar 26, 2011 3:27 PM EDT reply actions

In Madden it's 10

But irl, I think it’s unlimited.

Remember to stretch before running to BVG injuries.

by VaderX5 on Mar 26, 2011 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions

thanks

i thought it was 10 at first but then i was like, wow i’m an idiot, i’m basing this off of a video game. so i figured i’d ask. and i think your right, i think they are unlimited

"We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort."
- Jesse Owens

by Statue22 on Mar 26, 2011 10:11 PM EDT reply actions