Falcons - The Magicla Turnaround

For your entertainment pleasures, I just found this gem from the Falcoholic:

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Round 1, No. 31 overall: S Jabrill Peppers, Michigan


One of the more interesting thoughts of this draft cycle comes down to where Jabrill Peppers will end up. The highly-athletic safety from Michigan doesn’t seem to have a pure pro position after being used as a linebacker, a free safety or a strong-safety.

In Atlanta, Peppers might fit best as a free safety who can learn how to play in the Earl Thomas mold. He’s got the athleticism to succeed in that role and excellent instincts. He also hits hard and would provide a bit of a bash brothers feel to the safety pairing with him and Keanu Neal.

In a best case scenario, Peppers could turn into the next Brian Dawkins. Peppers also has the ability to succeed in man coverage against some of the bigger tight ends and could be a good fit as a lurk defender at times. If Peppers doesn’t pan out at free safety, Atlanta can always just use Ricardo Allen there and have Peppers be a hybrid linebacker and weak-side player. This pick would be made with the idea that Allen can be upgraded with the Michigan product.

Round 2, No. 63 overall: OG Forrest Lamp, Western Kentucky


One spot that the Falcons need to get younger, quicker and better at is right guard. Chris Chester has been a weak spot in pass protection for the Falcons and at 34 years old and on the decline.

Atlanta could use some fresher legs at the position and Forrest Lamp is the perfect fit for the zone blocking scheme the Falcons use. His pro comparison is a poor-man’s Zack Martin, which seems about right for his overall play.

Lamp could fall to the second round because his frame won’t allow him to play tackle in the NFL and his best possible scheme is a zone-based one. Atlanta would be his best fit and he could start right away as an upgrade over Chester. The only real question is how well he transitions to the pro game.

Round 3, No. 95 overall: DL Tanoh Kpassagnon, Villanova


If the Falcons find help for their defensive line in free agency they could invest in a high-tools, high-upside project like Tanoh Kpassagnon out of Villanova.

Kpassagnon is a 6-foot-6, 280-pound monster who at this time would be affectionately described as a Ricky Bobby pass rusher—he’s a player wants to go fast, but doesn’t know how to use his hands and has poor technique.

Once he learns how to use his hands and improves his technique, he could be an ideal fit at the strong-side defensive end role that Ra’Shede Hageman would likely play this season and could compete for playing time without the pressure of needing to make an instant impact.

Round 4, No. 135 overall: TE Adam Shaheen, Ashland


Tight end could be considered one of the top three or four needs for Atlanta, especially if the Falcons decide to let both Levine Toilolo and Jacob Tamme walk this offseason leaving just Austin Hooper, Joshua Perkins, and D.J. Tialavea on the roster.

The Falcons should take a look into the 6-foot-6, 277-pound Adam Shaheen in the mid-rounds of the draft to fill the void. The Ashland receiver is a former basketball player and is an effective goal line kind of receiver. However, he’s a mediocre blocker and should learn better technique there from Falcons coach Wade Harman.

Pairing Shaheen with Hooper could give the Falcons a pair of tight ends who are good in both blocking and receiving and should also assist in red zone looks for the offense.

Round 5, No. 175 overall: LB Josh Harvey-Clemons, Louisville


Atlanta established a good, young foundation last year with Deion Jones and De’Vondre Campbell, but they could really use some more depth at linebacker.

When you look at the type of linebacker the Falcons need and the emphasis on players being fast and physical, they should look into converting a taller, longer safety who has the bulk to take on offensive linemen and fullbacks. That’s where Joshua Harvey-Clemons comes in.

Harvey-Clemons is a 6-foot-4, 230 pound strong safety who profiles similar to Seattle’s heavy hitter Kam Chancellor. His best fit in Atlanta might be at weak-side linebacker, though. Using him on the weak-side and having Campbell on the strong-side could help two positions and make the Falcons that much better at both.

Round 7, No. 252 overall: WR Demore’ea Stringfellow, Mississippi


In the seventh round, the goal is to get the guy with the highest potential. Demore’ea Stringfellow isn’t the perfect wide receiver, but at 6-foot-2 and 220 pounds, he has the size to become a solid possession receiver in the NFL. He also has solid hands and the ability to burn a defense deep.

The biggest questions with Stringfellow come from his off-field arrest and a lack of physicality on the field. However, Atlanta could see him as a worthwhile long-term project and use him as the true replacement for what Aldrick Robinson provided in 2016.

 

Do we re-sign Ra'Shede Hageman? Felt like he started to come on strong towards the end of last season. I'm expecting him to blow up this year with it being the last of his rookie contract.

 

Yea, that entire mock is hilarious.

Although I do love me some Harvey-Clemons. He's such a goon, but his versatility is incredible.

 

If Hageman has a big year, I think you pay him over Poe. I think Poe is a year rental. Especially if we also draft a DL like Malik McDowell.

I also read where Caleb Brantley is falling to the late 2nd round in a lot of mocks. I would love to get him in the 2nd.

 

Give Grady all the monies. Tell Vic to kick rocks, though.

 

Even after re-signing the shitdicks we currently have on the roster? Isn't Allen signed through another couple of years?

 

It's been said that he can roll a blunt whilst driving.

 

I think he suffered from playing under Todd Grantham his entire collegiate career.

There very few players that can run and hit like he can at 6'5 235.

And he probably sucks bad no matter the coach. LET ME HAVE THIS

 

Falcons have private workout scheduled with top offensive line prospect Forrest Lamp from Western Kentucky for next week. Falcons also working out Lamp's teammate, offensive tackle Darrell Williams Jr. Lamp projected to go in first round. Falcons, with 31st overall pick, need starting right guard after Chris Chester retired.

 

Don't think we have the cap space, but I doubt we'd want him.

 

Sherman is a very good CB, but I just don't want to deal with his bitchassness. I don't know what kind of relationship he and Quinn have though...

 

Great point.

 

Saw a mock this morning that us in the first three rounds:

Charles Harris
Feeney
Vanderdoes

I liked it

 

Then we better take Lamp at 31 if he's there. Then go pass rusher and DL in the 2/3rd.

 

If that happens, we will probably be looking for a S in the draft, no?

 

Prisco:

31. Atlanta Falcons
Carl Lawson, DE, Auburn: They are hoping to add another edge rusher to go with Vic Beasley. Lawson is a player who could step in as a rotation guy early -- and then be a starter in a year.

 

Yea, he's very injury prone and we don't that kind of softness.

 

That would be perfect iyam

 

My only question is; would we rather have Malik McDowell over Taco? It sounds like McDowell has the higher ceiling just needs to be motivated.