NFL Team Needs-Atlanta Falcons

2008 Atlanta Falcons Team Needs

Quarterback: Atlanta has the task of trying to find a replacement for Michael Vick.  Vick is locked up, and he will likely never put on a Falcons jersey again.  Chris Redman and D.J. Shockley are not exactly long term answers.  Consequently, the Falcons will likely select a quarterback early in day one of the draft.

Cornerback: DeAngelo Hall was traded in the off-season, and even with Hall, last season the Falcons’ secondary struggled.  It would be wise from them to look to the draft to find a shut-down corner to make up for the loss of Hall.

Offensive Tackle: Wayne Gandy is 34 years old, and he is coming off of a major knee injury.  The Falcons will likely be using a young quarterback, which means they need to protect his blind side.  Look for the Falcons to address the need at left tackle via the draft.

Linebacker: Keith Brookings is nearing the end of his career, and the Falcons failed to re-sign Demorrio Williams.  Therefore, Atlanta will likely invest multiple picks on linebackers.

Draft Candidates: QB Matt Ryan, Boston College, QB Chad Henne, Michigan, CB Leodis McKelvin, Troy, CB Tracy Porter, Indiana, OT Mike McGlynn, Pittsburgh, OT Sam Baker, USC, LB Marcus Howard, Georgia, LB Phillip Wheeler, Georgia Tech