Falcons: We really do need a strong and full draft this year.

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(01-14-2013 07:07 PM)FullMetalFalcon23 Wrote:  We are going to suffer as early as next season without making some solid picks this season. We have to build a pass rush because outside if Abe it's bleak. We need another tight end but after seeing Coffman and knowing how Palmer does. I think we could take a 3rd rounder and thrive. Would love Fauria or Ertz somewhere around there. I think picks 1 and 2 have to go to the D line. With 3 and 4 being a running back and tight end.

We need a violent injection. To that pass rush. I'm wary I that coming from a guy we already have. Really thought Sid would be it but he obviously has regressed as I can't imagine Nolan letting a guy who wasnt producing Rot away. I still think we have the o lineman we need. It seems like it was consistency and chemistry and execution that had them struggle more than lack of talent.

I agree with this in large part. The problem is we need a few other pieces, though they're easier to find. DL is of primary importance. I'd argue RG as well, though I'd like that in FA.

The other area, though, is talent at the offensive positions. We have good top guys, but no depth. If HD were a randall cobb type threat (who was 5wr on GB last year) this offense would be SO much harder to stop. Imagine a back who can catch well and run well...quizzes moves but with speed and truck (SF's core, or NO's core).

The key to modern offenses is having mismatches on the LBs and safeties. If that 3rd WR and 2nd TE are threats, then teams can't double RW, JJ. In fact, even in single coverage, your 3rd WR or 2nd TE are getting guarded by a LB.

That's the kind of offense that needs to be here. The good thing is, you don't need Julio level talent at the 3,4,5, just 3rd level talent. Same at 2nd TE.

So I'm torn, because with a TE, RB, 2WRs who are all just pretty good, this offense can be so hard to stop. But the main need is OG, DT, DE.

I'd love to have touch of space in the cap, get a decent RB, WR, good OG, in FA and draft DT, DE, RB, WR.

Right now would be a great time to have a plethora of 3rd rounders. We need 1st and 2nd rounders on the line, and then 4 3rd rounders at WR, WR, RB, TE.