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re: What should the Falcons do in the draft?
Posted on 4/27/24 at 1:44 pm to JCdawg
Posted on 4/27/24 at 1:44 pm to JCdawg
"8. Atlanta Falcons: Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington - Grade: C-
That's our first stunner of the night, and it's truly a wild decision. Atlanta very much looked to be in win-now mode after signing its long-awaited veteran quarterback this offseason in Kirk Cousins, who landed a four-year, $180 million contract. Instead of addressing a dormant pass rush, however, Raheem Morris and Co. took ... another quarterback. Penix turns 24 next month, and it's not clear when he will see the field with Cousins in the fold. His live arm can unlock new possibilities for Drake London and Kyle Pitts, but he's hardly a pinpoint passer. He also has major issues when forced off his spot, and he needs to develop his comfort level in attacking the intermediate area."
That's our first stunner of the night, and it's truly a wild decision. Atlanta very much looked to be in win-now mode after signing its long-awaited veteran quarterback this offseason in Kirk Cousins, who landed a four-year, $180 million contract. Instead of addressing a dormant pass rush, however, Raheem Morris and Co. took ... another quarterback. Penix turns 24 next month, and it's not clear when he will see the field with Cousins in the fold. His live arm can unlock new possibilities for Drake London and Kyle Pitts, but he's hardly a pinpoint passer. He also has major issues when forced off his spot, and he needs to develop his comfort level in attacking the intermediate area."
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Posted on 4/27/24 at 1:45 pm to JCdawg
"35. Atlanta Falcons (from ARI): Ruke Orhorhoro, DT, Clemson
In their 3-4 defense, the Falcons always can use size up front. Orhorhoro offers that — he’s 6-foot-4 and 294 pounds with 34-inch arms. He posted 24 tackles for loss, 12 sacks and nine passes defensed combined from 2021-23. He could be a good player long-term, but to make this selection this early in the second round — and trade away a third-round pick in the process — is a bit rich.
Grade: D-plus"
In their 3-4 defense, the Falcons always can use size up front. Orhorhoro offers that — he’s 6-foot-4 and 294 pounds with 34-inch arms. He posted 24 tackles for loss, 12 sacks and nine passes defensed combined from 2021-23. He could be a good player long-term, but to make this selection this early in the second round — and trade away a third-round pick in the process — is a bit rich.
Grade: D-plus"
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