Atlanta Falcons team preview before 2020 NFL Draft
The Atlanta Falcons killed it in free agency, what do they need to do in the 2020 NFL Draft to get them back into the playoff hunt?
The Atlanta Falcons were a different team in the back half of the season; when the season first started, the Falcons were very disappointing to watch. We all had very expectations for the Falcons with Julio Jones, Mohammad Sanu, and Calvin Ridley at wide receiver, the Falcons also had one of the best tight ends, stats-based, in Austin Hooper. Hooper and Sanu are now gone and they may need to find their replacements in the 2020 NFL Draft.
Atlanta also had Matt Ryan at quarterback that was throwing over 300 yards in almost every game, the Falcons could not just score a touchdown and the Falcons defense would give up almost 30 points a game as well. What can the Falcons do in the draft to get them back into the playoff hunt again?
The Atlanta Falcons have been quite active in free agency this offseason. The Falcons have cut some players and also made some big signings as well. The Falcons cut running back Devonta Freeman and signed running back Todd Gurley. The Falcons let edge rusher Vic Beasley walk and signed defensive end Dante Fowler.
Atlanta decided to trade for tight end Hayden Hurst from the Baltimore Ravens. The Falcons have made a lot of upgrades at some positions and also have downgraded at a few positions, what can the Falcons do in the draft to get to the playoffs?
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Head Coach: Dan Quinn
General Manager: Thomas Dimitroff
2019 Record: (7-9)
2020 Draft Picks
Round 1, Pick 16
Round 2, Pick 47
Round 3, Pick 78
Round 4, Pick 119
Round 4, Pick 143
Round 7, Pick 229