Quote (Atlfan @ 28 Apr 2018 17:57)

Curious to see where the falcons go today. I like nyheim hines, Tyrell Crosby, Josh Sweat, Duke Ejiofor, Kalen Ballage, Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, Dimitri Flowers, and Ian Thomas. They may be all gone before our pick but thats who i like in round 4.

Forgot about Trenton Thompson

Quote (GoAGoA @ Apr 30 2018 10:40am)

Final thoughts on draft

I give us a B. I really like our picks and am hella excited to watch them this year, I just feel we went with more of the "BPA" route instead of the "player who can help us the most" route.

Ridley - B - I am STOKED to watch Ridley play this year, but again.. Bryan would have been the better option.
Oliver - B- - He is also going to be really fun to watch, but it's a position we did not need at all. Still not even a little mad.
Senat - A- - Going to replace Poe in the middle. A much needed pick here.
Smith - B+ - I won't say much other than we've been hitting it w drafting RBs. Will be great depth (we have ward, coleman, freeman atm though) Great pass catching back.
Gage - C+ - He comes in with 26 career receptions is all. Returner? He will be fighting for a special teams spot.
Oluokun - C+ - Don't have much to say here. Doesn't look to be that great of a pick. Depth pick/special teams potential

Wish we would have taken a stab at Hurst, but can see why we didn't.. I love Ridley and Oliver so my happiness w this draft is high.

Quote (Atlfan @ May 1 2018 02:45am)

Saw this posted on TATF. thought i share it here. Intresting UDFA.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29UKYoXBb98

Wesley held a Pro Day for NFL scouts for Gono and other NFL-caliber Wolverines on March 22. Gono shined with 17 NFL scouts in attendance. He measured at 6-4, 316 pounds and ran 40-yard dash In 5.10 seconds into the wind. Gono also benched 225 pounds 26 times and broad jumped 118" (9-10), which would have put him second in the event at the NFL combine.

Overview

-Gono has long arms and possesses the desired physical traits teams covet from small-school, developmental prospects. He overwhelmed inferior competition with his size and talent on the Division III level but will need more coaching and technique work before he is ready to match up against NFL talent. Gono flashes ideal bend and athletic ability on tape but needs more consistent aggression to handle guard responsibilities. Gono could be a late round stash-and-coach project with average upside.

Strengths

Fires out of his stance with impressive burst. Carries good flexion throughout lower body. Has ability to bend and leverage opponents if he can correct pad level out of stance. Can torque opponents off their spot with twitchy hip turn when turning edge defender out. Has athletic attributes necessary for recovery in run or pass. Decent movement in space
Athletic ability to catch moving second level targets, engage, and sustain

Weaknesses
Faced substantially smaller, less talented opponents across from him. Pad level into initial block is too tall and lacks a level of force he should be able to generate
Needs to play with better aggression and consistent finishing. Can get around corner as pull blocker, but is rarely block-ready when it's time to land. Hand placement is inconsistent in run game causing him to lose advantages. Wins with size and strength over technique at times. Has to prove he can play with faster, more efficient hands at guard

College: Wesley

The skinny: While he comes from the Division III ranks, Gono's got the game for the next level. I suspect he'll make the team this year and compete for a starting spot in Year Two, using his size, nasty demeanor, and surprising agility to move from tackle to guard.

Quote (Atlfan @ May 1 2018 04:45am)

Saw this posted on TATF. thought i share it here. Intresting UDFA.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29UKYoXBb98

Wesley held a Pro Day for NFL scouts for Gono and other NFL-caliber Wolverines on March 22. Gono shined with 17 NFL scouts in attendance. He measured at 6-4, 316 pounds and ran 40-yard dash In 5.10 seconds into the wind. Gono also benched 225 pounds 26 times and broad jumped 118" (9-10), which would have put him second in the event at the NFL combine.

Overview

-Gono has long arms and possesses the desired physical traits teams covet from small-school, developmental prospects. He overwhelmed inferior competition with his size and talent on the Division III level but will need more coaching and technique work before he is ready to match up against NFL talent. Gono flashes ideal bend and athletic ability on tape but needs more consistent aggression to handle guard responsibilities. Gono could be a late round stash-and-coach project with average upside.

Strengths

Fires out of his stance with impressive burst. Carries good flexion throughout lower body. Has ability to bend and leverage opponents if he can correct pad level out of stance. Can torque opponents off their spot with twitchy hip turn when turning edge defender out. Has athletic attributes necessary for recovery in run or pass. Decent movement in space
Athletic ability to catch moving second level targets, engage, and sustain

Weaknesses
Faced substantially smaller, less talented opponents across from him. Pad level into initial block is too tall and lacks a level of force he should be able to generate
Needs to play with better aggression and consistent finishing. Can get around corner as pull blocker, but is rarely block-ready when it's time to land. Hand placement is inconsistent in run game causing him to lose advantages. Wins with size and strength over technique at times. Has to prove he can play with faster, more efficient hands at guard

College: Wesley

The skinny: While he comes from the Division III ranks, Gono's got the game for the next level. I suspect he'll make the team this year and compete for a starting spot in Year Two, using his size, nasty demeanor, and surprising agility to move from tackle to guard.