Falcons fans disappointed team didn’t trade for Michael Bennett
What might have turned into one of the more dominant defensive lines in the NFL will never get a chance to showcase its skills. Pro Bowl defensive tackle Michael Bennett was traded from the Seattle Seahawks to the Philadelphia Eagles on Wednesday, two days after he was reportedly in trade talks with the Atlanta Falcons.
Bennett had the opportunity to provide leadership to a young Falcons defensive line if he was traded there. Defensive tackle Grady Jarrett had one of his best seasons in 2017, rookie Takk McKinley showed flashes of raw talent and Vic Beasley Jr. is moving back to defensive end full-time next season.
Falcons fans were disappointed when they found out they wouldn’t see these four players lining up together in 2018.
Only the Falcons would allow a viable player like Michael Bennett go to the Super Bowl champs. You can't make this stuff up 😂
— PhiDamSho® (@iAmPhiSho) March 7, 2018
Michael Bennett was almost on the Atlanta #Falcons but... pic.twitter.com/Oh3yCJvDxB
— DADDY UTD (@DaddyIce2) March 7, 2018
Falcons didn’t secure Michael Bennett? Man it’s not like Atlanta to let something that should’ve been a sure thing slip through their fingers https://t.co/RWSGToGg5d
— Online Payton (@PeachStPayton) March 7, 2018
A few days ago: “Falcons are front runner to land Michael Bennett”
— Falcons (0-0) (@dirtybirdmafia) March 7, 2018
Today: “Seahawks trade Michael Bennett to the Super Bowl champs for a bag of trash” pic.twitter.com/tlKdLdApjf
Falcons would gave up a 5th round pick for Ty Sambrailo but wouldn't give up a future 5th round pick for Michael Bennett. 😂😂😂😂😂
— 24-23 (@Lex_Naija) March 7, 2018
I was ready to buy me a Michael Bennett falcons jersey too man 😕
— von (@404von_) March 7, 2018
I'm very angry about the Falcons not getting Michael Bennett...I wanna punch someone tbh pic.twitter.com/2tElHtbhJn
— Dre Fredrico (@DregoDaGreat) March 7, 2018
The Falcons blew a 28-3 lead to get Michael Bennett
— Tyler Durden (@LAXNeddrick) March 7, 2018
