PLAYERS:
Tony Gonzalez,
Isaiah Frey
TEAMS: Atlanta Falcons, Nevada Wolfpack, San Jose State Spartans, New Mexico State Aggies
TEAMS: Atlanta Falcons, Nevada Wolfpack, San Jose State Spartans, New Mexico State Aggies
It's become something of a yearly battle cry during NFL draft time in Atlanta..."The Falcons need some help in the secondary". This year is no different. We've had some high round draft picks at defensive back and safety in recent years, and to date, none of them have really lived up to some lofty expectations.
Once again the Falcons find themselves looking thinner and less talented in the secondary than anywhere else on the team. Truly, Atlanta hasn't had a real shut down secondary since...well...there was that Deion guy, but he was just one man (allegedly).
It's time to take a look at where the Falcons have picks available, and what possible prospects could be available at defensive back and safety.
The Falcons first draft pick this year will be the 23rd pick in the 2nd round. Most think - and I agree - that Atlanta will use that pick on a tight end to potentially replace the retiring Tony Gonzalez, so we'll just move right a...
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