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Herschel Walker is what I think of when you say things like "generational talent". Michael Jordan. Tom Brady.
But like donmedeiros said, rock on with your optimism.
I don't care who Pitts played for in college, I only care what he does with The Falcons. If he turns out to be special, it will have been a good pick. If he's just another good TE they will always be second guessed though. If Fields or Jones turn out to be great they will be second guessed, regardless of what Pitts does.
I do think Pitts might prove be a real difference maker though. If he develops his route running to an elite level there might not be a defender in The NFL who can play man coverage against him alone. With their other weapons it might give Ryan the tools to have anothrer few MVP like seasons. Of course the next QB would also benefit from having a great hybrid TE/WR on the field.
There is a big question whether Julio Jones will be traded with his big contract, but unless management can unload the entire value of his contract to clear space on the cap, plus get either players or draft picks in return, they might keep him.
Update:
Chiefs have four UGA players after signing Malik Herring as a UDFA. Other Dawgs include DeAndre Baker (2019 Rd1, released by NYG after off-field issues), Mecole Hardman (2019 Rd2), and Tyler Clark (UDFA 2020).
And if you like the Browns due to Chubb, keep in mind they just drafted Richard LeCounte as well. Plus they have a lot of other SEC players including Odell Beckham, Jadaveon Clowney, Grant Delpit, Myles Garrett, Ronnie Harrison, Jarvis Landry, Greedy Williams, and Mack Wilson.
Maybe so Barking....but to the point of the thread....can you imagine the Falcons taking Fromm couple years back? He had shown a bit of promise at the College level as well...definitely looked like a capable backup,...which is what ur normally looking at with a late ropund QB, right??
For whatever reason, this just seems to be a Falcons thing...hard to figure:(
p.s. I'm not an avid NFL watcher anymore, but I will be forced to root for the Browns and GIANTS this year. Believe I can watch the Browns in public, but backing the GIANTS will need to be clandestine....cuz of The Rule for Life #19. Hey, I don't make the rules:)
Pitts is gonna be great. Barring injury he's about as close to a can't miss prospect as they come, that being said it was still the wrong pick, every bit as wrong as choosing Fromm over Fields when Fields was here and you'll realize that soon enough .The curse lives on.
Your certitude seems not limited to positive outcomes.
I here you. Kinda hard to say go Browns and Giants so I just cheer for our UGA players.
Frank’s change after leaving UF is what catches my attention, but his connection to Pitts while at UF makes his signing make more sense. Fromm’s strength was chemistry with certain WRs he worked better with and Frank’s already works well with Pitts (who doesn’t) and this might help him.
If you are an NFL fan, you don't really carry a lot of college-rivalry baggage. Like Ga-Fla. You're just excited about the whole NFL-Draft process.
That scene in Nashville two years ago? Crazy. The prospect of a similar scene in Vegas? That would've been insane. Unfortunately, it didn't happen.
And this year at the Rock 'N Roll HOF? I thought the live music and family celebrations were fantastic.
And if you're a Bear's fan like me, you gotta love the Justin Fields pick.
Hopefully though the Falcons will go QB in the 1st rd next year because I really love JT Daniels as a prospect and I'd love for the Falcons to take him and groom him behind Matt for a couple of years. Thing about that though is that after witnessing what Brady did at age 43 last year Matt may decide to stick around awhile.
The Colts drafted some clown from UWG one pick ahead of Richie, and I am livid. I'm gonna be a full time browns fan this year and cheer for Rodrigo in blue. But I'm about over the lack of UGA talent in Indianapolis.
UWG ? Do you mean the U of West Georgia? I looked up the Colts' draft and couldn't find any mention of anyone from West Georgia or any UWG. Perhaps a different school? Not sure why you would call him a clown - if he was good enough to be drafted he must have something to offer.
The University of West Gainesville. fLLLoriduh. Whichever you choose.
Ah! Thanks. Having coached at the "other" UWG (Carrollton) I was pretty excited we might have had a kid drafted.
A lot of fans either ignore or don't grasp how lost Fields looked in our offense when he got on the field. Fromm looked far more comfortable from day one as a freshman. I'm happy for Justin and maybe if Kirby had committed to changing OCs/QB coaches he might have stayed and played well for us. He was not responding well to Coley though. Some people also ignore the fact Jake is still near the top in SEC history among 3 year starters QB, top 3 in fact. IF he hadn't been wrecked by Coley he might have won a title and had a great junior season instead of the career imploding mess he had.
Another thing. The QB who Fields replaced at OSU (Haskins) went 15th in the draft, Justin went 11th, so far Haskins has not adapted well to The NFL game. OSU's offense is very QB friendly, it's an evolved vertion of Meyer's offense, which just about every QB who ever played in it found easy success.
The drafting of Pitts was a win now move given the short shelf life of NFL Head Coaches and Arthur Blanks age so they'll try to simply outscore people with Julio, Calvin Ridley and Pitts leaving Defenses with no good answers if Matt has time to throw so I totally get the pick and though I would've taken the best QB in the draft, Fields, maybe Arthur Blanks age and the sense of urgency to win now drove this decision so I get it. If they can run the ball well ENOUGH, protect Matt Ryan and field at least a top 15 Defense (Which is a longshot) then they have a punchers chance of making the playoffs so I get the pick.
If Pitts becomes a great TE the pick will be very good long term, probably short term as well, but management has put out the word he has a lot to learn, the kid is just 20 years old. That being true, I see your point. Picking a LT or a QB would have been looking at the next generation of players, this definitely could make Ryan's job easier. Of course great TEs often have long productive lives in The NFL.
Is anyone else impressed with Filepe Franks?
I haven’t seen today’s game but I liked how he kept his head up looking downfield in the last preseason game. Great running too. He seems more poised after Art Briles’/Sam Pittmans coaching than at UF. Is a pretty good undrafted free agent prospect.
What did he do today?
I was just gonna get on here and comment on his good decision-making. He’s been pretty accurate with his throws, too. Never saw a glimpse of that at UF…
Falcons trail the Browns 10-3 at the half. Franks is 5/8 for 66 yards with only 5 rush yards.
Game is on NBC if you want to watch.