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All indications prior to the draft were pointing to the Falcons taking Bijan Robinson. Normally, that doesn’t mean squat, but this time, it went according to script. The Falcons landed the star running back from Texas, adding to what is becoming an under the radar skill position group in the NFL.

With so many other high quality talents on the board — particularly Jalen Carter out of Georgia who went next to the Eagles — the Falcons selection of Bijan Robinson has been met with some scrutiny. On the latest episode of SportsTalkATL, we discuss the Falcons first-round pick, and whether they went in the right direction by drafting a running back 8th overall.

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