With the third pick in the NFL Draft....

coachx · Post #41 » by **coachx** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 3:35 pm

My Falcons Board
(I am a draft for need kind of guy so I left out the 2 talented DE since that is not a "need.")

1.Jake Long
2. Dorsey
3. Ellis

Or bust !

With the injury to our starting DT coming down the stairs and a depth chart made out of practice squad guys.... DT is now just as big of a need as LT.

Does anyone know anything about the depth of the DT and T class in the draft ? Will there be any talent left at those 2 positions for our two 2nd round picks ?

It seems their will be plenty of QBs around in the 2nd and history shows that elite LTs and DTs normally come early in the 1st round and seldom come from later rounds when compared to other positions.

I am sorry but I would rather have Andre Woodson or Matt Stafford then Matt Ryan. Matt Ryan was just an average college QB on a low scoring and over achieving team. My eyes tell me Matt Stafford has twice the potential as a NFL QB then Matt Ryan has. Stafford has the stronger arm and made better decisions vs. tougher competition. Ryan's 19 interceptions vs. ACC defences would equate to 25 interceptions vs. more talented and faster SEC defences.

I don't see what seperates Ryan from:
Flynn, Booty, Woodson, Ainge, Henne, or Flacco (I would personally roll the dice on Flacco or try to improve Woodson's mechanics as 2nd round picks). Of course take Brohm if he falls to the 2nd but that is doubtful.

1. Ryans arm strength is no better then theres is
2. Ryan's decision making is poor, he forces too much, 19 interceptions.
Ryan's fans best defense seems to be saying Ryan has "it." I am sorry but if this "it" does not include better then average arm strength and does include 19 interceptions in the ACC then I don't see any positive "it" to make this a guy a top #3 pick.

What am I missing about Ryan besides one come from behind win vs. V. Tech ? He seems to be an over achiever at the college level. Where is Ryan's potential to be great in the NFL ?

Post #42 » by **HMFFL** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 3:40 pm

Boston College's Ryan throws for scouts

Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan and dozens of other pro hopefuls worked out for NFL scouts and personnel staff on Tuesday, running sprints and throwing and catching passes at the school's first-ever Pro Day.

Ryan threw 52 passes, completing 48, with three drops and one that was overthrown. He did not do any running, opting instead to let his times stand from last month's NFL combine in Indianapolis.

Ryan is expected to be the first quarterback taken in next month's NFL draft, projected to be in the top 10 and perhaps even the first overall pick. Kansas City coach Herm Edwards was among those who watched Ryan work out; the Chiefs pick fifth overall.

Among the other BC players taking part in Pro Day were offensive lineman Gosder Cherilus, linebacker Jo-Lonn Dunbar and safety Jamie Silva. Players from area schools including UMass, Harvard, Bentley, Northeastern, Holy Cross and St. Francis also worked out.

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Post #43 » by **HMFFL** » Thu Apr 3, 2008 8:08 pm

No trade talk yet on Falcons' first-round draft pick

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Post #44 » by **HMFFL** » Thu Apr 3, 2008 8:09 pm

Falcons coach hints at drafting 'big, strong guys

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tbhawksfan · Post #45 » by **tbhawksfan** » Sun Apr 6, 2008 10:13 pm

Philly needs to move Shepard. We have some young corners, he could be the veteran we need to not totally suck at the corner.

Offer

#3

for

Lito
#19
#49
Next years second

What do you think?

Post #46 » by **HMFFL** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:55 am

Miami is talking to Long's agent about $$$$.

Post #47 » by **HMFFL** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 7:13 pm

Falcons have 11 draft picks, could use more

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tbhawksfan · Post #48 » by **tbhawksfan** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 3:43 pm

HMFFL wrote:Falcons have 11 draft picks, could use more

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I say trade the #3 to Baltimore for their #'s 8, 38 and a third in next years draft.

Which would give us:

#8
#34
#37
#38
#48
#68
#98
#104
#138
#172
#212
#232

Either Jake Long or Clady will be there at #8

Post #49 » by **TMU** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 7:27 pm

woohoo!!! Keep Matt Ryan!

Post #50 » by **dms269** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 7:37 pm

Some guys better drop to the 2nd and 3rd or I'll be pissed at the draft.

Harry10 · Post #51 » by **Harry10** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:52 pm

early i said, i wouldn't get upset if Falcons get either Dorsey, Long, McFad, or Ryan with the 3rd.

but since the Hall trade, and the Henne, Falcco, and Brohm drop, i am upset about Ryan.

Post #52 » by **lpsevier** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 1:06 am

We completely blew the draft.

Unreal.

I could not be more upset.

Harry10 · Post #53 » by **TMU** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 1:51 am

By D. Orlando Ledbetter | Saturday, April 26, 2008, 04:42 PM

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff came out to address the selection of quarterback Matt Ryan with the No. 3 pick.