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Posted on 1/16/18 at 12:23 pm
Posted on 1/16/18 at 12:23 pm
I was checking out the opponents for next year, and to me, it seems that the schedule might be a bit tougher. After the 6 division games, we get the NFC East, AFC North, and 3rd place finishers in the NFC West and NFC North (Arizon and Green Bay).
Road games are Carolina, Tampa, New Orleans, Green Bay, Cleveland, Philly, Pittsburgh, Washington. If we go 4-4 in that stretch, I'll be pleased.
Home games are Carolina, Tampa, New Orleans, Dallas, Arizona, Cincy, NYG, and Baltimore. Probably need to go 7-1 in this group given how tough the road schedule is.
Da'Ron Payne seems to be a favorite pick applied to the Falcons at the 26th slot. I understand that they have the need for OL, specifically at guard, but I don't think they'll use a 1st Rounder at G.
Regarding the rest of the roster, here's a pretty neat site that helps you simulate cap hits and stuff based on the various transactions that can take place:
over the cap dot com
Road games are Carolina, Tampa, New Orleans, Green Bay, Cleveland, Philly, Pittsburgh, Washington. If we go 4-4 in that stretch, I'll be pleased.
Home games are Carolina, Tampa, New Orleans, Dallas, Arizona, Cincy, NYG, and Baltimore. Probably need to go 7-1 in this group given how tough the road schedule is.
Da'Ron Payne seems to be a favorite pick applied to the Falcons at the 26th slot. I understand that they have the need for OL, specifically at guard, but I don't think they'll use a 1st Rounder at G.
Regarding the rest of the roster, here's a pretty neat site that helps you simulate cap hits and stuff based on the various transactions that can take place:
over the cap dot com
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Posted on 1/16/18 at 1:36 pm to VinegarStrokes
I'd be happy with Da'Ron Payne in the 1st. I think Dontari Poe is gone and we got gashed with the run up the middle during long streaks this year.
Looking at the schedule:
I see:
Carolina: L
Tampa: W
Saints: L
Green Bay: Gonna say W but this is a toss up
Cleveland: Better be a W
Philly: depends on time of year but let's just say L
Steelers: L
'Skins: W
So yea 4-4.
I'll say:
Carolina: W
Tampa: W
Saints: W
Dallas: L (toss up?)
Cards: W
Cincy: W
Giants: W
Ravens: W
Man, this home record is EASY. We could afford 2 losses assuming we win most of the 'winnable' games. I can see 10 or 11 wins with this record but it really depends which Falcons team shows up.
Looking at the schedule:
quote:
Road games are Carolina, Tampa, New Orleans, Green Bay, Cleveland, Philly, Pittsburgh, Washington. If we go 4-4 in that stretch, I'll be pleased.
I see:
Carolina: L
Tampa: W
Saints: L
Green Bay: Gonna say W but this is a toss up
Cleveland: Better be a W
Philly: depends on time of year but let's just say L
Steelers: L
'Skins: W
So yea 4-4.
quote:
Home games are Carolina, Tampa, New Orleans, Dallas, Arizona, Cincy, NYG, and Baltimore. Probably need to go 7-1 in this group given how tough the road schedule is.
I'll say:
Carolina: W
Tampa: W
Saints: W
Dallas: L (toss up?)
Cards: W
Cincy: W
Giants: W
Ravens: W
Man, this home record is EASY. We could afford 2 losses assuming we win most of the 'winnable' games. I can see 10 or 11 wins with this record but it really depends which Falcons team shows up.
Posted on 1/16/18 at 3:21 pm to DoubleDown
Wouldn't mind Payne at all with pick 26. But depending on who falls to that pick, what other DTs are value picks.
I think Trenton Thompson could fall to round 4. Russell could fall there.
I'd try to sign guards in FA. I don't trust the falcons to draft a solid guard.
I think Trenton Thompson could fall to round 4. Russell could fall there.
I'd try to sign guards in FA. I don't trust the falcons to draft a solid guard.
Posted on 1/16/18 at 7:21 pm to DoubleDown
Division:3-3
NFC East:2-2
AFC North:3-1
NFC Other:0-2
Overall:8-8
NFC East:2-2
AFC North:3-1
NFC Other:0-2
Overall:8-8
This post was edited on 1/16/18 at 7:32 pm
Posted on 1/16/18 at 7:29 pm to devils1854
Wtf is AFC central 
Posted on 1/16/18 at 7:31 pm to devils1854
10 guys Id want at 26 that could be there
Roquan Smith||LB||Georgia
Da'Ron Payne||DT||Alabama
Maurice Hurst||DT||Michigan
Vita Vea||DT||Washington
Mark Andrews||TE||Oklahoma
Courtland Sutton||WR||SMU
Will Hernandez||OG||UTEP
Christian Kirk||WR||Texas A&M
Hayden Hurst||TE||South Carolina
Billy Price||OG||Ohio State
Roquan Smith||LB||Georgia
Da'Ron Payne||DT||Alabama
Maurice Hurst||DT||Michigan
Vita Vea||DT||Washington
Mark Andrews||TE||Oklahoma
Courtland Sutton||WR||SMU
Will Hernandez||OG||UTEP
Christian Kirk||WR||Texas A&M
Hayden Hurst||TE||South Carolina
Billy Price||OG||Ohio State
Posted on 1/16/18 at 7:31 pm to DawgCountry
North, central....whatever it is. You get it.
Posted on 1/16/18 at 7:53 pm to VinegarStrokes
I don't even worry about the draft anymore with this group. They're gonna get what best fits Quinn's scheme and thrive. I worry more about Coach Bro on gamedays.
Posted on 1/16/18 at 7:57 pm to devils1854
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10 guys Id want at 26 that could be there
If Payne is there at 26, it should be a sprint to the podium. Falcons are a big run stuffer and one more talented corner away from being a dominant defense
This post was edited on 1/16/18 at 8:00 pm
Posted on 1/16/18 at 9:53 pm to VADawg
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If Payne is there at 26, it should be a sprint to the podium. Falcons are a big run stuffer and one more talented corner away from being a dominant defense
You're definitely right, but could you imagine our LBs if we got Roquan?
LDE:Beasley||Reed
UT:Jackson
NT:
RDE:McKinley||Shelby
SAM:Campbell
MLB:Jones
WILL:Roquan
Sign Star Lotulelei for the NT spot and boom! Upshaw would be a nice resign to back up the tackles.
Posted on 1/16/18 at 10:00 pm to NorthGwinnettTiger
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I don't even worry about the draft anymore with this group.
Sure if they're drafting a LB,S or a DL but our glaring
weakness is OG and most of our chief NFC rivals (Rams,Eagles,Vikings,Panthers) all have dominant D-lines and or DT's.The sooner the weakness is addressed the better.Having said that,if Payne is there we
cannot pass him up.
This post was edited on 1/16/18 at 10:44 pm
Posted on 1/23/18 at 12:49 pm to VinegarStrokes
Any chance we go after Josh Gordon?
Seems like it would be worth the risk if you can get him for cheap.
Seems like it would be worth the risk if you can get him for cheap.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 1:37 pm to Eric Nies Grind Time
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Any chance we go after Josh Gordon?
We just cut Jalen Collins for less.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 7:06 pm to NorthGwinnettTiger
After Vick, I don't think the Falcons will mess around with many "character issue" guys.
Posted on 1/25/18 at 8:09 pm to Eric Nies Grind Time
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Any chance we go after Josh Gordon?
Browns have a metric shitload of cap room. They'll keep him.
Posted on 1/31/18 at 12:17 pm to VADawg
If we could manage the cap to add a guard via free agency, after resigning Matty Ice, I'd be thrilled. Then we can focus on the draft, potentially trade up a couple spots like we always do (Vita Vea, Roquan however unlikely), or even trade out of the first to stock up. Either way I'm excited for the draft.
Posted on 1/31/18 at 2:17 pm to devils1854
Top 3 wants in the first if they're there:
Roquan Smith
Da'ron Payne
Christian Kirk
Roquan Smith
Da'ron Payne
Christian Kirk
Posted on 1/31/18 at 3:03 pm to dawg4lyfe
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Roquan Smith
Da'ron Payne
Christian Kirk
I could fap to that.
Posted on 1/31/18 at 8:07 pm to VinegarStrokes
1st round should be Vea if he's there and Payne if he's not
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