OFFICIAL Falcons 1st Round Pick (2026 / 13th Overall)
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Yes but it's relational between them. An elite TE time would probably be anything 4.5 or earlier. Good seems to be 4.6 or earlier while up to 4.7 is average. I mean you can argue where each distinction is, but there's always distinctions.
Anyway looked up Fannin and he had a 4.71, which probably kept him from being an early round option even though film showed he had skills and elusiveness. If he had run a sub 4.6 like let's say Laporta he would have gone off that board late round 1 with his film.
Not that I'm arguing or anything. Just trying to remember how his pre-draft period went.
In the underwear olympics IMO a .03 difference in the 40 yard dash is nothing but then again I think the 40 yard days in said olympics is nothing so yeah.
In Fannin's case I agree it wasn't a big deal. But he was a baller. Some dudes you feel that speed difference.
BPA is the best option on team like our Rams that is already stacked with talent. Later rounds are the time to fill out depth and take flyers on guys.
All of the premier positions should be in play at 13. When the Rams took Donald, DL was not a need. The Rams could go Tackle, QB, and WR on offense or Maybe even an elite center if one is available. On defense CB is the obvious default but if an elite DL or edge is there, I say take them anyway if they are clearly the BPA and anywhere near an AD.
Note I have no idea who the top prospects are at this point hence the generalizations.
All of the premier positions should be in play at 13. When the Rams took Donald, DL was not a need. The Rams could go Tackle, QB, and WR on offense or Maybe even an elite center if one is available. On defense CB is the obvious default but if an elite DL or edge is there, I say take them anyway if they are clearly the BPA and anywhere near an AD.
Note I have no idea who the top prospects are at this point hence the generalizations.
If they wanted to know how fast they'd be out there in game they'd at least put pads on them. As is I don't get a 40 yard dash in your underwear at all.
A WR + CB 1st round seems to be in order.
Then, double dip at both positions in the 3rd / 4th rd.
We all see what happens when one of either Puka or Adams is out for any length of time.
And the CB room needs a complete overhaul. The Safeties, not so much but they need help big-time.
In a deep draft for LB, we should pick another one up to help Landman & Omar.
Then, double dip at both positions in the 3rd / 4th rd.
We all see what happens when one of either Puka or Adams is out for any length of time.
And the CB room needs a complete overhaul. The Safeties, not so much but they need help big-time.
In a deep draft for LB, we should pick another one up to help Landman & Omar.
It's just a tool for projecting these players to the toughest level. Undoubtedly more important for some positions than others. TE I don't think it's crucial, but I think it does matter as part of the overall look at the player.
Hoping McCreary steps up in the playoffs and is a viable option to re-sign. Still would draft two guys though, but if he is solid,maybe obe is picked later. Would also like a special DT with more size.
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I am ALL FOR elite players at the skill positions, including CB.
WR, RB, TE. Dynamic players. Banged the table hard last offseason for it. Devante Adams helped a lot. Still too many plodders toting the football though. Good and decent players throughout, but let’s face it. Nacua is still the only guy that defenders fear.
I’ll be banging the table again. The offense is too Stafford/playcalling dependent.
To the “Yeah but the number one offense doesn’t need help.” replies I say this….
If you watch the games you’ll see that the TD’s are rarely coming from between the 20’s. They get chunks, but little threat to house call anything.
Luckily D.Adams has added to the red zone/goal line success. The run game is decent in there too.
A lot of things seem to have to go right when the Rams need to drive 90 yards and get TD’s. A lot of pressure on Stafford, OL and Nacua.
Also sometimes the offense is just out of rhythm and not in sync. Dynamic players can get you out of that with one carry or one catch by running away from defenders, making nasty moves and scoring quick and sudden.
My point is simply we don’t have near enough of those offensive game changers. Folks are gonna disagree cuz 500+ pts and all those yards etc.
I watch the games. It’s a bit of a try hard offense sometimes and when our 37 yr old QB is off, nothing else works except for Nacua making unbelievable catches and trucking DB’s.
If you watch the games you’ll see that the TD’s are rarely coming from between the 20’s. They get chunks, but little threat to house call anything.
Luckily D.Adams has added to the red zone/goal line success. The run game is decent in there too.
A lot of things seem to have to go right when the Rams need to drive 90 yards and get TD’s. A lot of pressure on Stafford, OL and Nacua.
Also sometimes the offense is just out of rhythm and not in sync. Dynamic players can get you out of that with one carry or one catch by running away from defenders, making nasty moves and scoring quick and sudden.
My point is simply we don’t have near enough of those offensive game changers. Folks are gonna disagree cuz 500+ pts and all those yards etc.
I watch the games. It’s a bit of a try hard offense sometimes and when our 37 yr old QB is off, nothing else works except for Nacua making unbelievable catches and trucking DB’s.
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Lemon feels the most likely but a tackle, a DB, or the tight end wouldn’t surprise me at all. So basically - could be anyone - just adding nothing here and stating the obvious
Yeah, Lemon is a real possibility, possibly a perfect compliment to Nacua. Now, if a very special talent slides, you take that guy.
A lot of early mocks do show a high number of CBs taken late rd 1 through rd 2. So you could grab one or two with those next two picks depending if they bring a guy back like McCreary. If he comes back then maybe you only take one CB high and then grab one or two later in the draft.
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There's a wold where Fergy becomes that weapon next year. It'll be on him to put in the work but we have proof of concept this year.
Yeah 21 YPC as a rookie TE is pretty good I'd say it's proof of ability. Really looking forward to him in the playoffs.
I love Lemon, very technical, smooth route runner, good speed and hands should be low risk to translate to NFL, but I am a little surprised that you think we will go slot over X.
I think Boston, Tate or Brazzell may be more inline with MeVay and our offense but no shade toward Lemon from me
I’m trying to be positive with him but I’m just not seeing all the promise that most are seeing. Hope I’m way off on that.
I’m comparing him to other young and already good offensive TE’s I watch around the league.
Pass catching playmaking TE’s who look smooth, slippery, strong and sudden with great body control and sticky hands. There aren’t a lot of them I get that, but that is what we needed.
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I mean, I think I'm pretty even keel on it. He's shown flashes but he's not consistent yet. So he'll have to step it up if he wants to be a star in this league but he's shown an ability to stretch the field and markedly improved blocking already. It's there if he wants it. We'll see.
Also, I don't think you can compare a TE in this offense to most in the league. McVay requires these guys to know a full compliment of route running and both run and pass blocking (even if the TE's play different positions - Y and F). So it may not look as good as a guy put at F - often split from the line - and told to run routes and hardly ever run or pass block.