NFL - Sports Rumors - Atlanta Falcons
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Monday, Apr 28, 2008 12:39 pm EDT
Falcons take low-key approach to rebuilding process
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The Atlanta Falcons opened the NFL draft this weekend by selecting Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan, arguably the biggest splash of an offseason filled with change. Ryan, who said he would wear No. 2, was not followed by jaw-dropping acquisitions that hint of hastening the team's rebuilding process according to the Journal-Constitution.
The low-key approach of remaking the Falcons resumed with general manager Thomas Dimitroff drafting 11 players, including a Day 1 trade to move up to select offensive tackle Sam Baker. Also selected to bolster the flanks were cornerbacks Chevis Jackson (LSU) and Wilroy Fontenot (Arizona), linebackers Curtis Lofton (Oklahoma) and Robert James (Arizona State), wide receiver Harry Douglas (Louisville), defensive end/outside linebacker Kroy Biermann (Montana), safety Thomas DeCoud (California), tight end Keith Zinger (LSU) and Georgia running back Thomas Brown
"A lot of our needs were outline and written down on paper and on our board for the last three months probably," Dimitroff said. "We feel we (addressed) a lot of those needs."
Source: Journal-Constitution
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Wednesday, Apr 23, 2008 12:10 pm EDT
Seahawks, Falcons enter Shockey sweepstakes
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If the New York Giants decide to trade Jeremy Shockey this week, it won't necessarily be to the New Orleans Saints. Whether the Saints or Seattle Seahawks up the ante between now and the start of the draft on Saturday will likely determine whether the Giants make the bold move to dump the 27-year-old Shockey, who has been expressing his frustrations with the Giants to his friends this offseason. According to team sources, the Giants aren't actively trying to trade him, but they are listening to offers and have discussed the possibility according to the New York Daily News.
Some in the organization are convinced Shockey will be traded before the first day of the draft is over, although most sources have indicated it could go either way, depending on how high the offers go.
One source also indicated that other teams have expressed an interest in Shockey, although none more than the Seahawks and Saints. The source did not say who those teams were, but one possibility is the Atlanta Falcons, who are looking to replace tight end Alge Crumpler. The Falcons, by the way, have three second-round picks (34th, 37th and 48th).
Source: New York Daily News
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Tuesday, Apr 22, 2008 10:11 am EDT
Saints looking to move up and grab Dorsey
As it turns out, the Atlanta Falcons have gotten calls from teams interested in moving up to No.3 in this weekend's NFL draft according to Profootballtalk.com.
One of them came from the New Orleans Saints, who were linked last week to the St. Louis Rams at No. 2.
The Saints are believed to be hoping to move up in an effort to land LSU defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey. They currently hold the 10th overall pick in the draft.
Source: Profootballtalk.com
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