2007 Record: 4-12
Key Additions:
Matt Ryan (QB) - Draft - Boston College
Sam Baker (T) - Draft - USC
Curtis Lofton (LB) - Draft - Oklahoma
Michael Turner (RB) - FA - Chargers
Erik Coleman (DB) - FA - Jets
Rashad Moore (DT) - FA - Patriots
Kindal Moorehead (DE) - FA - Panthers
Alex Stepanovich (C) - FA - Broncos
Jason Elam (K) - FA - Broncos
Key Losses:
Byron Leftwich (QB) - FA - Steelers
Lewis Sanders (DB) - FA - Patriots
Alge Crumpler (TE) - FA - Titans
Demorrio Williams (LB) - FA - Chiefs
Warrick Dunn (RB) - FA - Buccaneers
Offense:
Basically the Falcons will be starting from scratch. I love the Ryan pick, and I really believe he will be an elite QB in this league in about 3 years. The problem is they have no offensive line, their WRs are questionable at best, and their best offensive player (Michael "the burner" Turner has to prove he can carry a full work load. Losing Crumpler is a tough loss for Ryan, because we all know that a good pass catching tight end can be a nice safety net for a young QB.
Defense:
The Falcons have some good LBs, but that's about it. Their secondary is going to be horrid, and the defensive line isn't much better. So, I guess since I am being so negative I will point out why you should watch this defense. OLB Michael Boley is one of the most underrated players in the NFL, and I think he is a star in the making.
Overall:
I really liked what the Falcons did with the draft, but this team is still just so far away from being anything resembling good. I feel bad for Ryan, but at least they have some pieces for the future.
Predicted Record: 2-15 (and I'm being nice)
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Teams done so far:
All AFC Teams
Dallas Cowboys
New York Giants
Philadelphia Eagles
Washington Redskins
Chicago Bears
Detroit Lions
Green Bay Packers
Minnesota Vikings
Carolina Panthers
Atlanta Falcons
-BMack
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