According to Darren Connolly Raiders and Falcons have blockbuster in place

[Avery]

The Jaguars are wide open with their pick. I could see them taking Fisher, Jordan, maybe even Ansah.

The Jags will be the turning point for the draft and will essentially effect how the first round unspools.

 

[Muhast]

Supposedly the Raiders want Dominik Davis the QB from ECU as part of the deal? This whole thing sounds ridiculous to me lol.

 

[Questfor6]

Supposedly the Raiders want Dominik Davis the QB from ECU as part of the deal? This whole thing sounds ridiculous to me lol.

Seriously? Good lord same ole Raiders

 

[Questfor6]

It just now came to me that if this trade happens then most likely all these DT's will fall and could quite possibly leave us with one of the big 3 DT's, just something to think about I actually hopes this happens now.

 

[Muhast]

Seriously? Good lord same ole Raiders

It's all speculation, a local ATL radio station mentioned him and Rodgers.

 

[BAT]

CB Dee Milliner? Or one of the DTs: Floyd, Lotulelei, Richardson

 

[funkytown]

I think its for a pass rusher. I think they want Dion Jordan.

1st and 2nd this year. 1st and 3rd next year. A few players. It could get done.

 

[BAT]

I think its for a pass rusher. I think they want Dion Jordan.

1st and 2nd this year. 1st and 3rd next year. A few players. It could get done.

If its for Dion Jordan, who I like, then that's pretty gutsy. Jordan may not be an immediate impact pass rusher that the Falcons need.

 

[CF74]

Epic Fail if its Jordan...........:laugh2:

 

[RastaRocket]

Don't the Falcons play a 4-3?

 

[funkytown]

Don't the Falcons play a 4-3?

I believe so. Guess they see him as an undersized defensive end. In the John Abraham mode.

 

[RastaRocket]

I believe so. Guess they see him as an undersized defensive end. In the John Abraham mode.

Did me a good old fashioned google search and it's definitely a possibility that the Falcons are going to switch to a 3-4. So maybe this is their big move to help anchor down that switch.

Granted a lot of bleacher report popped up but if this rumor is true I wouldn't doubt it.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...-4-looks-like-a-reality-with-john-abraham-cut

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1495682-2013-atlanta-falcons-is-a-move-to-the-3-4-on-the-horizon

http://boards.atlantafalcons.com/topic/3973737-are-we-moving-to-a-3-4-defense/

Basically lots of chatter going around about them going to a 3-4.

 

[funkytown]

Well if Atlanta is switching to 3-4 then Jordan could be their target.

He's the best 3-4 outside rush guy in the draft, one of the only ones too. I can see Atlanta giving up the farm for him. They probably assume they are one or two players away.

 

[JohnnyHopkins]

Question: Who is Darren Connolly? Is he credible?

 

[Bware_Dware]

Why would the falcons trade away the farm this year instead of wait until next year to get Clowny?!?

Hence why I am hoping the Boys trade out of the first with say.... Oakland or Jets to get an early first next year

 

[Toruk_Makto]

Why would the falcons trade away the farm this year instead of wait until next year to get Clowny?!?

Hence why I am hoping the Boys trade out of the first with say.... Oakland or Jets to get an early first next year

Because nobody is trading out of the spot next year who can draft Clowny.

 

[ABQcowboyJR]

If this is true I think its milliner. That isn't good for us at all. I've believed for a long time that milliner is Philly's target. If he isn't there say goodbye to one of the DT's.

 

[JackWagon]

The only dude i sell out for like that is Clownley ... and he isnt available until next year.

 

[Bware_Dware]

Because nobody is trading out of the spot next year who can draft Clowny.

Totally disagree. Teams picking in the top 5 are likely trying to fill MANY holes on their roster and would welcome a bunch of picks to do so.

 

[Toruk_Makto]

Totally disagree. Teams picking in the top 5 are likely trying to fill MANY holes on their roster and would welcome a bunch of picks to do so.

Two issues...

A) Atlanta is trying to win this year since Gonzalez is doing his victory lap.

B) transcendent players aren't so easily passed up unless the team is well stocked at that position. And rarely are teams in the top 5 stacked at pass rusher. We saw the rare move by St Louis last year because they had their franchise QB. Rumor is if you called the Colts least year it didn't matter what your package was.... You were getting hung up on.