Falcons Will Pick Third!

by Dave Choate on Feb 22, 2008 11:37 AM EST in Falcons News

At long last, we know what separates Thomas Dimitroff from every other general manager out there. This morning he swaggered up, his hands on a pair of pearl-handled revolvers, and called "tails" in such a deep and menacing voice that Roger Goodell swooned. His reward?

The #3 pick in the draft, of course!

I think the team is going a little overboard with the way they're gushing over this pick. Unless they do something great with it, it's just another in a long line of Falcons triumphs which is being pre-celebrated. The possibilities available there, however, are quite literally staggering. Dimitroff could go for Glenn Dorsey to anchor the defensive line, Darren McFadden as an explosive offensive weapon, Matt Ryan as a scary-but-potentially-great choice at quarterback or one of the Longs at tackle or defensive end. There's so many choices that it makes my head spin.

If the Falcons parlay DeAngelo Hall for the 31st pick and others, that will give them a mind-boggling number of draft choices this spring. I'm not exactly a supporter of that trade (more on this later today), but Dimitroff's commitment to rebuilding through the draft has never been clearer than it is right now.

I just hope he drafts as well as he calls coin flips.

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Maybe another first rounder in the future?

From the Newark Star-Ledger:

With their top two free-agent targets wearing pricey franchise tags, the Giants are trying another route toward getting a top cornerback: A trade with the Falcons for two-time Pro Bowl cornerback DeAngelo Hall. According to two people with knowledge of discussions between the teams, the Giants are willing to give Atlanta their first-round pick (31st overall) in April's draft in exchange for Hall. The people requested anonymity because of the private nature of the trade talks. The Giants had hoped to make a run at the Seahawks' Marcus Trufant and the Raiders' Nnamdi Asomugha, according to one of the people familiar with the team's off-season plans, but each was made the franchise players by their respective teams.

If we have no plans on resigning D-Hall, then we HAVE to make this trade. That would give us 4 top 50 picks. Thoughts?

by VBfalconfan on Feb 22, 2008 11:47 AM EST reply actions

all this Dorsey talk...

let's not annoint (sp?) Dorsey the best d-line prospect. after the combine, do not be surprised that it is Dorsey 1A and Sed Ellis 1B for the DT position. Personally, I would rather have Chris Long and be able to move Jamaal around on the line, kinda like Tuck in NY. just my ramblings....

by VBfalconfan on Feb 22, 2008 11:54 AM EST reply actions

I guess I'm just sold on Dorsey

I think I need to see more of Sed Ellis, as I admittedly don't know nearly as much about him. Personally, I'd kinda prefer the Falcons go offense with their first pick, whether it's line, QB, or RB.

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by Dave Choate on Feb 22, 2008 12:14 PM EST up reply actions

Screw #3

If Darren McFadden is there at three, give Dallas a call. There was a bunch of talk a month or so ago about them trading both their 1st rounders + Barber to Miami.

by widderslainte on Feb 22, 2008 12:18 PM EST reply actions

I think we can all agree

That if Dallas offers that, the Falcons must take it. I'm thinking both first rounders and Barber is probably a stretch, though.

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by Dave Choate on Feb 22, 2008 12:35 PM EST up reply actions

Ha.

You see now you are talking about my other peeps (see my previous "confession").

Buzz around the league is that McFadden's stock is set to plummet due to some previous off field issues that are going to see the light soon. I am also getting the feeling that the Boys aren't as in love with McFadden as they were before. I predict that they 'Boys stay right were they are and choose from the deep RB draft pool or maybe even go WR knowing they can score a decent RB to back up Barber in the 2nd round as WR is def. more of a pressing need for them.

TO had a GREAT year, but he is getting up in age, Terry Glenn is also old, not to mention that "she" is also injury prone. Patrick Crayton? Well the only reason he got such a big deal was that the bastard Parcells was going to try and lure him away. At best he is a #2 WR.

In a way, each of us has an El Guapo to face.

by runningback on Feb 22, 2008 1:23 PM EST up reply actions

That was for the #1 pick...

Yeah, I saw that too, but Jerry Jones makes some weird decisions, and I don't see Wade Phillips being to one to convince he's got his mind set. It's not like they are seeing the value in Barber as is. Without knowing much about the later 1st round prospects, I'd be tempted to take both their firsts and something next year.

I'm hesitant about taking a QB that high, but I can justify it more than a running back. If we end up with one of the OL/DL guys at #3, I won't complain.

by widderslainte on Feb 22, 2008 2:29 PM EST up reply actions

Third Pick

With the third pick, the Falcons cannot lose!
Whether it's Dorsey, Long or Long. We need to stay away from Ryan & McFadden until after the combine. There are plenty of good running backs in the draft and few as good as what we now have (Norwood is faster and shifter than any in the draft). Taking Ryan is not a necessity, he is not in my opinion a true "Franchise QB". Let's build up the O & D lines and work with what we now have!

Richie

by richie on Feb 22, 2008 2:23 PM EST reply actions

At least people are getting off the McFadden...

bandwagon. too many solid RBs in this draft (i'd love for mendenhall or stewart to fall into the second round for us).

Everyone is loving Dorsey, but he's sitting out the combine. I just think it's a bit of SEC love that has him rated over Ellis.

My rankings for our spot:

Chris Long
Jake Long
Sed Ellis
Matt Ryan
Glenn Dorsey

What does everyone think about the D-Hall rumored trade to the G-men?

by VBfalconfan on Feb 22, 2008 2:56 PM EST reply actions

For simply a first round pick

I don't think it's value. I'll pop up a post on that a little later on; love to see you guys debate it.

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by Dave Choate on Feb 22, 2008 3:14 PM EST up reply actions

i'll give you that

i'd love to see us get multiple day one picks whether they are for this year or not. but, if we don't plan on resigning him, then we have to look to get something back that will help us beyond the 2008 season.

by VBfalconfan on Feb 22, 2008 4:42 PM EST up reply actions

Value

You got that right Dave the Falconer. The new regime has given up too much value for nothing thus far! D Hall performs every game! He has gotten beaten on occasion but so has Champ Bailey, Clements, and all the other good corners. If the Falcons trade D-Hall, a 24 year old two time Pro Bowler for less than a 1st Rounders + either other draft picks or an established player, what do us Falcon supporters have to look forward to?

Richie

by richie on Feb 22, 2008 3:45 PM EST reply actions

Boring but...

Take Jake Long at 3 if he's still there, if not trade down. (Trade down regardless if Dallas is dumb enough to offer Barber and a first rounder!)

This team has a long way to go before they can be relevant. At this point they should be stockpiling draft picks, protecting cap space and focusing on aquiring strength in the trenches.

As for Hall, I'd seriously consider taking a good 6-pack for him at this point; a late first rounder? No question.

"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy"--Ben

by sal on Feb 23, 2008 9:31 AM EST reply actions