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FLOWERY BRANCH – The Falcons, who hold the eighth overall pick in the draft and have an apparent need for an edge rusher, spoke generally about Georgia' Todd Gurley, who's widely considered the top running back in the draft.
The Falcons believe that Gurley could be ready to play at the start of the season, too.
Credit: D. Orlando Ledbetter
Credit: D. Orlando Ledbetter
“I’m not a physician, but I’ve been led to believe that he’ll be ready somewhere doing the early parts (of the season) and, again, he’s another guy that’s going to have a sort of interesting influence on this draft given his talent along with the concerns on if he will be back early or not,” Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said.
Falcons head coach Dan Quinn played with running back Marshawn Lynch in Seattle and wants the offense to be more balanced.
“Man is he tough,” Quinn said of Gurley. “Just from watching him over the last three years, the attitude and style that he plays with, he’s one of those guys across the NFL that we would turn on (the television) on Saturdays to see him compete and battle. There are certain guys who jump off the tape at you and he’s been one of those guys for me.”
Dimitroff likes his running style, too.
“He runs with all that passion and all that urgency that teams are looking for,” Dimitroff said.
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FALCONS DRAFT BOARD
5 questions with Nebraska's Randy Gregory
5 questions with Kentucky's Bud Dupree
5 questions with Missouri's Shane Ray
5 questions with Clemson's Vic Beasley
5 questions with Alabama safety Landon Collins
5 questions with Alabama quarterback Blake Sims
5 questions with Florida defensive end Dante Fowler Jr.
5 questions with Oregoan DL Arik Armstead
5 questions with Miami inside linebacker Denzel Perryman
Falcons go to check out several Miami Hurricanes
Some of the attendees to the Falcons locals day
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ATLANTA FALCONS 2015 DRAFT PICKS
First round: 8th overall selection
Second round: 42nd overall selection
Third round: 73rd overall selection
Fourth round: 107th overall selection
Fifth round: 146th overall selection
Sixth round: 185th overall selection
Seventh round: 225th overall selection
Seventh round: 249th overall selection*
*Pick is from New England through St. Louis
POSITION-BY-POSITION FOR 2015 NFL DRAFT
Wednesday: Top 5 Inside Linebackers
Miami linebacker Denzel Perryman ,
Thursday: Top 5 defensive tackles
(Leonard Williams' Rugby skill will become handy in the NFL)
Friday: Top 5 defensive backs
Alabama's Landon Collins is the top safety prospect
Saturday: Top 5 special teamers
Dorsett, Alford could be top returners
Sunday: Top 5 edge rushers (defensive ends/outside linebackers).
Big Chuck Smith breaks down the top pass-rush prospects
Monday: Top 5 Offensive line
Georgia Tech's Shaquille Mason trying to convert to center for NFL
Tuesday: Top 5 Wide receivers
Georgia's Chris Conley now projects as a fourth-rounder
Wednesday, April 22: Top 5 Running backs
With clean bill of health, Gurley top running back in the draft
Thursday, April 23: Top 5 Quarterbacks
NFL must handle Winston, Mariota with care. Both need seasoning
Friday, April 24: Top 5 Tight ends
South Carolina's Rory "Buster" Anderson hopes to get his NFL shot
ICYMI: Here's a link to last year's Position-by-Position series.
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