Comments on: 2009 NFL Mock Draft Version 1.0

By: Scotty Kimberly

Scotty Kimberly — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 18:48:12 +0000

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By: Anthony Stalter

Anthony Stalter — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:20:34 +0000

Matt – I think Nicholas has a ton of potential and has a higher upside than Coy Wire. If Nicholas could beat out either Wire or Mike Peterson on the outside, the Falcons would have the makings of a nice young linebacker corps with everything revolving around Lofton in the middle obviously. (Another wild card is Robert James, who missed all of his rookie season because of injury, although is probably nothing more than a special teamer.)

To me, Wire and Peterson are solid players but they don’t have any upside at this point in their career. They’re two-down players and that’s why the Falcons need some younger LBs to emerge (like Nicholas or a rookie or both) so that they don’t get shredded in coverage this year.

I think Jamaal Anderson might not make it out of training camp and to answer your question, I could see the Falcons go DE at some point in the draft. Will it be at No. 24? I don’t know about that with Chauncey Davis being re-signed, but there’s no doubt they need another pass rusher because as you noted, Anderson isn’t it. There was some talk about Jamaal moving inside because he’s pretty solid against the run. But it’s too early to tell at this point.

By: matt ryan

matt ryan — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:03:40 +0000

do you think stephen nicholas would be the answer to one of the void in the LB corp? do you think if the Falcons would go DE in the first round, since Jamaal Anderson is not the answer.

By: Anthony Stalter

Anthony Stalter — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:02:18 +0000

Matt Ryan – I know you need a tight end to throw to and Pettigrew would be fantastic. But half your defense left via free agency and the tight end doesn’t play a huge role in Mike Mularkey’s offense.

You’re telling me that Matthews would be a reach at No. 24, yet any of the safeties in this weak class wouldn’t be? A corner would be fine, although Mike Smith and Thomas Dimitroff seem to be set on Chris Houston at one spot and will Chevis Jackson a chance to battle Von Hutchins on the other. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Falcons go corner, but Matthews wouldn’t be a reach at that spot.

By: Matt Ryan

Matt Ryan — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:32:31 +0000

I need a tight end to throw to. Clay mathew is a reach at this pick.if you want to adress defense, pick a corner or a safety. Maybe replacing jamaal Anderson is not a bad idea. Or grab a dt to stop the run for once.(where is grady Jackson)

By: Anthony Stalter

Anthony Stalter — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:39:33 +0000

Thank you Bryan and I appreciate your comments and opinions.

A lot of people envision Jenkins going sooner than where I have him coming off the board and I may move him up as I update. Even though this isn’t a very strong class for DBs, two or three corners usually come off the board in the first 25 picks.

By: bryan patterson

bryan patterson — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:35:34 +0000

Being from cleveland would love to trade down but i just dont think its going to happen. singletarty wants the run game and d so its not them. do not think jenkins goes 25. maybe 23 to pats at very least. loved the beenie to houston pick thats where i have him too. detroit goes qb for sure. all in all draft looks great.