March 5, 2010 by
Rick Bridges |
atlanta falcons,
BRENT GRIMES,
BRIAN WILLIAMS,
CHEVIS JACKSON,
CHRIS OWENS,
CURTIS LOFTON,
ERIK COLEMAN,
JAMAAL ANDERSON,
JOHN ABRAHAM,
JONATHAN BABINEAUX,
KROY BIERMANN,
LAWRENCE SIDBURY,
Mike Peterson,
NFL COMBINE,
NFL draft,
PERIA JERRY,
STEPHEN NICHOLAS,
THOMAS DECOUD
Well, it seems I've had some mixed views of my analysis of the NFL Combine and my push for an outside linebacker for the Falcons #1 overall selection.
I'd like to elaborate some. I try and look at the team as a whole and determine where the biggest weakness exists as well as depth on the roster. So even though the weakest link on the Falcons defense may be Jamaal Anderson, the depth behind him isn't terrible.
When looking at upgrading the team depth becomes a huge factor. You could have Bo Jackson and Dan Marino starting on your team but the major question is, "What happens if they get injured?"
This is where my analysis began.
First I looked at the offensive side of the ball. With the exception of the offensive line there is a capable backup at every position. It wouldn't be [...]
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