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Falcons Assistant GM Kyle Smith Looking for Immediate Impact from Draft

Falcons Assistant GM Kyle Smith Looking for Immediate Impact from Draft

Any NFL front office truly worth its salt always remains determined to draft players who can make an immediate impact, but it's often not that simple.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / August 14
Steak, Lobster & Role Clarity: How Falcons Sold Free Agent EDGE James Smith-Williams

Steak, Lobster & Role Clarity: How Falcons Sold Free Agent EDGE James Smith-Williams

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- The more film Atlanta Falcons director of player personnel Ryan Pace watched of free agent outside linebacker James Smith-Williams this spring, the more he felt the urge to send a message.

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