re: Bad moves by the GM have set the Birds up to FAIL

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Bad moves by the GM have set the Birds up to FAIL by PeeJayScammedGT

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The primary thing that sets NFL teams apart is success rate on 1st and 2nd round picks translating to the NFL. The Falcons have unfortunately developed a history of bungling these pics. I'm not going to hate on Free Agent signings and the lot but last year all of our draft capital was spent on Chris Lindstrom who was projected to be a late first rounder and our Tackle who we traded up for who was projected in the 2nd round. That's the Falcons reaching twice to fill need over taking BPA and moving parts around to fit. We have also spent a ton of draft capital on corners - Jalen Collins, Desmond Trufant, etc and yet our starting corners/safety's aren't the guys we spent all the capital in - ignoring Keanu Neal who was honestly a great find when healthy. I would be fine with cleaning house and hiring some guys on that San Fran staff. The defense they have built is a thing of beauty.