My first mock draft

[GMScud]

Marcus Monk is projected as a 6th or 7th round pick. "Stealing" him in the 3rd round ain't gonna happen.

[SC Skins Fan]

Going by the NFL's draft value chart, the Falcon's picks are worth:

34 = 560
37 = 530
48 = 420

The Skins pick is worth:

21 = 800

So getting their top two picks in the second round would leave us owing them 290, or the equivalent of a late second or very early third (our second is valued at 390; our third at 170). Given the needs the Falcons have I don't see them trading back into the first unless something crazy happens (like Matt Ryan drops a la Brady Quinn last year).

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by SC Skins Fan

Going by the NFL's draft value chart, the Falcon's picks are worth:

34 = 560
37 = 530
48 = 420

The Skins pick is worth:

21 = 800

So getting their top two picks in the second round would leave us owing them 290, or the equivalent of a late second or very early third (our second is valued at 390; our third at 170). Given the needs the Falcons have I don't see them trading back into the first unless something crazy happens (like Matt Ryan drops a la Brady Quinn last year).

Agreed, but what about another qb. Say Brohm? There could be a couple of those guys available at #21 & if Atl. doesn't draft a qb w/their #1, trading up to get one makes sense given the no. of picks they have. In the end they'd get 3 players in the 1st 2 rounds, one of which could be a qb. We'd get 3 2nd rounders w/no 1st rounder. Not too bad a deal if they really have their eyes on someone that ends up available at #21.

[J.Campbell]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Marcus Monk is projected as a 6th or 7th round pick. "Stealing" him in the 3rd round ain't gonna happen.

Marcus Monk's stock is rising very fast. He had a great pro day. As of now he is projected to go the 4th round, but we have no 4th rounder.

Ok I can see how getting the two Atlanta picks is the problem. I'll add my second mock to the post later today(This one will have no trading picks).

Oh and Beasts of the NFC East. This is for depth and the fact that Vinny says the offensive line is an issue to focus on. They really can't keep healthy.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by J.Campbell

Marcus Monk's stock is rising very fast. He had a great pro day. As of now he is projected to go the 4th round, but we have no 4th rounder.

Ok I can see how getting the two Atlanta picks is the problem. I'll add my second mock to the post later today(This one will have no trading picks).

Oh and Beasts of the NFC East. This is for depth and the fact that Vinny says the offensive line is an issue to focus on. They really can't keep healthy.

You are correct sir. Some even have him as high as a late 3rd. Not sure that will happen with his injury issue, but I am all for going after him if we don't go after Limas Sweed.

[BeastsoftheNFCeast]

I don't understand why we would get a Gaurd in the 1st round, generally when you get a gaurd that high, they start immediately, and we have solid gaurds already.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by BeastsoftheNFCeast

I don't understand why we would get a Gaurd in the 1st round, generally when you get a gaurd that high, they start immediately, and we have solid gaurds already.

In our cae it's a combination of best player available, an aging offensive line that has had problems with injuries, the fact that we rely heavily on the running game and the offensive line as a whole is just as important as the running back, and the versatility to play guard and tackle.

[30gut]

Originally Posted by jsarno

Not sure that will happen with his injury issue, but I am all for going after him if we don't go after Limas Sweed.

There are many receivers available that are faster and had better college production and don't have recurring knee issues.

Other than the last name, why are people so in love with this guy?

[SeanTaylor21]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Marcus Monk is projected as a 6th or 7th round pick. "Stealing" him in the 3rd round ain't gonna happen.

Well, we are talking about Snyderatto here, you never know what kind of dumb stuff they got up there sleeves.