(04-05-2021, 01:25 PM)flgatorsandjags Wrote: I think they stay at 4 and take Pitts

(04-05-2021, 01:26 PM)Upper Wrote: If they could get an extra 1st+ just to move to 9 they should.

There are compelling arguments for both approaches.

Arthur Smith used 2 TE formations with the tacks last year more than every other team, so having two viable TEs would seem to fit their scheme/offensive philosophy. But perhaps more importantly, adding Pitts with Julio Jones, Calvin Ridley and Hayden Hurst would make them virtually impossible to defend. Barring injury or age based decline from the part of Julio Jones, there would be matchup problems across the board for any defense.

Of course, having two first round picks in a subsequent draft would give the Falcons a lot of options in the future. They could add two good players, use the picks to trade up, or trade a pick down to accumulate more picks. Plus, there is the possibility-albeit small, that Pitts could still end up on the board at 9

I think Atlanta should take the QB while they can. This is a strong class of QBs in this first round, they are in position to land one of them if they do nothing, and they won't know how strong future draft classes will be or when they will be in the position to draft a top QB again.

However, if they are going to eschew QB and stick with Ryan for another year or two, , it makes sense to give him as much help as possible.

Bottom line: Atlanta is in a GREAT position. Either they stand pat and get one of the top QBs, stand pat or take the player they think is thebest position player other than QB, or they can get a nice haul by trading back. The only way this wouldn't give them the optimal return is if the Jets stand pat at 2 and don't take a QB.

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