OPTIMIST/PESSIMIST – NFC SOUTH DRAFT CLASS:

By Zac, Throwing Into Traffic

This week, we'll be here and over at Throwing Into Traffic reviewing the divisional draft classes. Today, OPTIMIST/PESSIMIST takes a look at the NFC South.

Atlanta Falcons:

OPTIMIST:

For the Atlanta fans who are a little too angry about that first round pick, get it clear: The quarterback problems are not a black/white thing, and drafting a neatly groomed, squeaky clean white guy doesn't exacerbate the problem. Ryan brings stability to the future of the quarterback position, and with veterans Joey Harrington and Chris Redman ahead of him, Ryan will have the opportunity to learn from people with game experience (and probably pick up some handy insurance sales tips on the side). Would it have been nice to have Glen Dorsey? Sure, but you need to get some stability under center first, and unfortunately none of the options aside from Ryan have shown the kind of consistency that a game manager needs. more...