(01-09-2022, 11:11 AM)Bullseye Wrote: Currently, Atlanta is last in the league in sacks with 17, per NFL.com.  That's right, kids.  Their pass rush is worse than ours!

Their leading sacker is Dante Fowler with 4.5 sacks.  They could definitely use edge rushing help




Per PFN's simulator, the draft order currently looks like this

1.  Jacksonville
2.  Detroit
3.  Houston
4. NY Jets
5.  NY Giants
6.  Carolina
7.  NY Jets
8.  N.Y. Giants
9.  Washington
10.  Atlanta

This is the official draft order, at least the tp 16...per PFT...


Here are the top 16 choices with the rest of the draft order pending the Sunday night game and the postseason:
1. Jaguars (3-14)
2. Lions (3-13-1)
3. Texans (4-13)
4. Jets (4-13)
5. Giants (4-13)
6. Panthers (5-12)
7. Giants (via 6-11 Bears)
8. Falcons (7-10)
9. Broncos (7-10)
10. Jets (via 7-10 Seahawks)
11. Washington Football Team (7-10)
12. Vikings (8-9)
13. Browns (8-9)
14. Ravens (8-9)
15. Eagles (via 9-8 Dolphins)
16. Eagles (via 9-8 Colts)


If this is true, it doesn't change this part of the analysis too much.

The only team ahead of Atlanta without a need at edge rusher is Carolina.

On top of that, Denver, the Jets and Vikings could all use edge rushers and they are just below Atlanta.

Bottom line:  If Atlanta is to guarantee itself a top pass rusher, they will need to move up.

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