Well, there goes the Falcons' chances for McFadden

[D.R.P.]

http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/f...draft_1231.html

[Eddielives]

Thanks drp. This is definitely sweet news. I can totally see us drafting McFadden or being in position to move down a few spots and pick up more draft picks while still getting Long possibly. A great position to be in nonetheless.

[MikeWilksBooth]

it's going to be a coinflip....

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft06/news/story?id=2343448

[DrReality]

Who to believe? AJC or ESPN. Think I would go with the latter.

given the question mark of our qb, McFad. would be a great way to go, get some linemen and let the qb develop.

A lot of that will depend upon the GM and coach and which way they want to go.

[DrReality]

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it's going to be a coinflip....

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft06/news/story?id=2343448

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the date on that is Fed 2006????????????????????????????

[MikeWilksBooth]

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it's going to be a coinflip....

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft06/news/story?id=2343448

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the date on that is Fed 2006????????????????????????????

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I'm aware....now...put the pieces together

[MikeWilksBooth]

Let me explain this for the people who haven't been following it. Falcons, Chiefs and Raiders are tied for the 3rd worst record (Jets as well but they lose the first tie-breaker so they pick 6th). So it's a 3 team race for pick 3. All teams are tied in terms of strength of schedule which is the first tie breaker...now there's a grey area in the clarification of the next tie breakers; division and conference records. Falcons have a 1-5 division record and the Chiefs and Raiders are both 2-4, however since the Falcons are in a different conference and division it is null and void. So we move on to the next tie-breaker but I forget what it is. I think it's record vs common opponents but it's only for Oakland and Kansas City. Kansas City wins this tie-breaker so therefore the Falcons will go against them in a coin toss for pick 3. If the Falcons lose they coin toss with Oakland for pick 4. AJC is wrong....like usual.

Odds

3- 50%

4- 25%

5- 25%

[yardbird]

Given the AJC's analysis of this year's order based on the Falcon's lesser record in it's division, I'd put my money on us picking third.

[MikeWilksBooth]

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Given the AJC's analysis of this year's order based on the Falcon's lesser record in it's division, I'd put my money on us picking third.

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I'd guess you're a blind believer who didn't spend all afternoon crunching numbers and doing research. AJC is almighty

[oiatlhawksfan]

the coin flip will be done tomorrow.

[MikeWilksBooth]

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the coin flip will be done tomorrow.

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Source? the flips usually done around February

[bumpyphish1]

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a little knee jerkish today are we?

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Abso-f***in-lutely.

Glad to hear there is a chance we pick 3rd still and might be able to get the Mc Attack.

[Diesel]

I think Dorsey goes first (if he remains healthy).

I would happily take Long or McFadden. I just think we need to sure up our OLine and DLine.

[oiatlhawksfan]

they said it on Sportcenter yesterday.

[yardbird]

Nope, just trusted the writer to have done his research before publishing. Based on the later story, turns out my trust was misplaced. You were right, I was wrong.

[MikeWilksBooth]

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I'm at the point where I don't believe a thing in the AJC. It's crazy what AJC/Chris Mortensen say without any facts.

[TheTruth]

What a sham the AJC has been for years now when it comes to most everything.

One thing is certain though, we will get a top 5 pick--I would hate for us to pick lower than 4 though...

[Johnnybravo4]

I'm a Titans fan but I suggest that they draft Woodson, and take those 2 second rounders and move up and draft Mcfadden's backup, who is just as good.

[TheTruth]

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I'm a Titans fan but I suggest that they draft Woodson, and take those 2 second rounders and move up and draft Mcfadden's backup, who is just as good.

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I'd have to disagree with you there. We need all the picks we can get--especially in the earlier rounds. We are in rebuilding mode and this roster will be shaken up when the new GM and coach come to town. Therefore, we need those early round picks. I like Woodson, but NO QB is worth a top 10 pick in THIS draft...especially not the top 5 pick that we will have. If they want a QB, get him in the 2nd round (or 3rd). He is going to sit the majority of the year anyway according to Blank. Use that high pick on an impact player and go from there. No way in hell should they trade away those two second rounders for ANYONE.

[DrReality]

Given McFadden's play today, I'm not sure he's the guy for us.