April 29, 2008 Chris Redman is going to open post-draft minicamps as the Falcons' starting quarterback, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Joey Harrington and DJ Shockley will fight for the top backup spot to begin camp as well.
Our View:Redman will lead the offense until prized rookie Matt Ryan is ready to step in. Redman becomes even more unstable as a fantasy prospect now, as he could be unseated by Ryan at any point during the season, especially if he continues to be struggle with inconsistency.
April 21, 2008 Atlanta general manager Thomas Dimitroff says he has heard from teams interested in moving up to the Falcons' No. 3 overall pick in the 2008 NFL draft, according to NFL.com. Dimitroff, in his first year as general manager, said Monday "Right now there's nothing concrete at all" in talks with teams interested in moving up in the first round. "We've obviously gotten phone calls," Dimitroff said. "I don't want to necessarily mention who they are right now, but there's definitely been some interest."
Our View:The Falcons, only 4-12 in 2007, are believed to be considering several players, including Louisiana State defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey and Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan, with the No. 3 pick.
April 3, 2008 Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said the way things stand now the organization will keep the No. 3 overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "I have not been contacted about a trade," Dimitroff said at the NFL annual meetings. "I would be open to [a trade] but if we see the right player at No. 3, we'll take him and not look back." Dimitroff gave no indication on which player Atlanta would select with the third pick, but Michigan offensive tackle, LSU defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey and Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan are candidates. The Falcons have 11 draft picks - seven in the first 103 selections, four in the top 48.
April 2, 2008 The Atlanta Falcons have a chance to rebuild their roster and their reputation in the 2008 NFL draft, according to NFL.com. Atlanta and their new general manager Thomas Dimitroff are going to be the busiest team in the league on draft day with 11 draft picks. After being awarded a compensatory third round pick on Monday, the Falcons are now scheduled to have four of the top 48 picks, six of the first 98, and seven of the top 103. The Falcons have needs at quarterback, tight end, offensive line, defensive line and cornerback, so they will need all of those picks to remake the roster.
April 1, 2008 The Atlanta Falcons have been awarded with an additional third-round pick (98th overall) in the 2008 NFL draft for their free agent losses last season, according to the Sporting News. The Falcons now have the third pick overall, three choices in the second round and two more in the third to utilize in their massive rebuilding effort.
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