Falcons' Dimitroff poised for bold draft day deals
Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff, with the 30th overall pick and multiple compensatory selections, vows to be active in the upcoming draft aimed at restocking a roster that nearly reached the Super Bowl. He cites the 2011 Julio Jones trade as a blueprint and emphasizes building depth, especially on defense, through smart moves.
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Frader Thomas
Falcons
Dimitroff
NFL
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Atlanta
San Francisco
49Ers
Julio Jones
Jones
Matt Ryan
Roddy White
Tony Gonzalez
Steven Jackson
Osi Umenyiora
Robinson
Brett Grimes
Christopher Owens
Amenyiora
Gonzalez
Quarterbacks Stay in College Defies Draft Trend
NFL draft expert Gil Brandt says Barkley Jones and Wilson benefited from staying in school, potentially aiding development though not guaranteeing higher picks. Barkley’s late surge and injuries color expectations as Sco USC USC and Arkansas pass through draft night.
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Okla
Matt Barkley
Landry Jones
Barkley
Jones
Arkansas
Tyler Wilson
NFL
Gil Brandt
Southern California
Andrew Luck
Robert Griffin III
USC
Trojans
Sam Bradford
Oklahoma
Wilson
Razorbacks
Bobby Petrino
Brandt
Gene Smith
West Virginia
E.J. Manuel
Florida State
Radio City Music Hall
UCLA
Panthers GM Gettleman prioritizes linemen in draft
Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman stresses interior linemen as the draft focus. With five picks total and 14th overall, he plans to lean on scouts and coaches while building from the inside out, aiming to replace Jordan Gross and Ron Edwards.
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N.C
NFL
New Carolina
Dave Gettleman
Panthers
Gettleman
Jordan Gross
Ron Edwards
New York Giants
Giants
Tom Brady
New England Patriots
Getteman
Marty Harney
Luke Kuechly
Cam Newton
Gross
Jon Benson
Jonathan Stewart
DeAngelo Williams
Carolina Panthers
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