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Falcons coach Arthur Smith (left) and general manager Terry Fontenot have a lot of decisions to make this week.

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Falcons coach Arthur Smith (left) and general manager Terry Fontenot have a lot of decisions to make this week.
By AJC Sports
Updated April 25, 2022

NFL draft week is here – and the Falcons need to accomplish a lot as they rebuild their roster. They have plenty of needs to fill with nine picks, including five in the first 82 selections.

You play general manager. What position of need should the Falcons take with their first-round pick, No. 8 overall, on Thursday?

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