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Atlanta finally made a pick that makes sense.

Trading our 4th or two of our 5ths would get us up to 77/78 according to the Rich Hill chart.

Meh. He might be a good player and he'll probably start from day one, and that's fine, but it's just a safety. Feels much more like a need pick than a value pick. Troy Franklin and a bunch of 2nd round caliber OL were still on the board. I don't hate the pick I'm just underwhelmed. I hope we trade up in the 3rd round. Too many day three picks. Get a legit offensive player in the top 80.

We made that pick fast.

The board in the 2nd round fell perfectly for us. A ton of DBs and DL got drafted too early. Which means Frankin and a lot of good OL are still on the board. Don't screw it up Beane.

Franklin will almost certainly still be on the board at #60. Green Bay and Houston don't need a WR. Shows you what I know wanting to trade up for him. It's a Jalin Hyatt redux. Teams get nervous about WRs with that kind of frame unless they're exceptionally elite in one area.

I am traditionally against pure contested catch guys. I ended up seeing more from Coleman than I expected.

@GunnerBill at least your 2nd nightmare didn't come true

When I watched his tape instead of reading reports and watching a single highlight video. That post was after my very first foray into the class. I spent an embarrassing amount of time watching tape of the top 8 or so guys.

If not Franklin, I'm good with Amegadjie or Suamataia. Just say no to safety or one of the mediocre remaining edge rushers.

Franklin is the only one left that makes sense in this round. Go up and get him.

I've been worried about this for a while. Beane has done well so far though, I'll trust him not to do make a classic late 2nd round mistake.

The Pats took the lesser version of him the very next pick.

Maason Smith another huge reach. There's been a few this round.

We're getting to the area where I would feel comfortable trading up for another WR, use one of our 2025 2nds if needed. Franklin and Mitchell still on the board.

Ahahaha trading up for a RB. The Panthers really will never be good again.

Guess the WR from Lance Zierlein's report: Strengths Good initial burst off the snap. Slippery working around traffic and redirection in space. Jab step gives separation from route stem more life. Naturally instinctive pass-catcher. Adjusts speeds to track throws and shield coverage. Makes twisting, twirling mid-air adjustments look easy. Ridiculous catch radius to help a quarterback out. Sharpened catch focus in 2019. Quick hands to stab anticipation throws coming out of breaks. Leaping and length carry him to the high point. Reliable from slot at making "gotta have it" catches to extend drives. Willing to do his part and give effort as slot blocker. Weaknesses Spread scheme threw field wide open for him. Needs more attention to detail with his routes. Too complacent to beat coverage with athletic ability. Unable to run away and separate from tight man. Size and strength across from him impede production. Will take time adjusting to press looks as a pro. Limited one-on-one prowess to win 50/50 throws. Separation talent just average outside. Ready?

Specifically in the playoffs. I'm so sick of watching physical CBs bully our outside WRs in the playoffs. Coleman IS the bully. That's the skill set I wanted.

Nobody in the NFL is running away from people consistently except for guys like Tyreek Hill. Diggs wasn't doing that. A WR's job is to create leverage at the catch point to open up a throwing window, then catch the ball, then make something happen with the ball in their hands if there's an opportunity. Coleman I believe can do all of that. And he's going to really work at his craft.

Oh my God the Falcons are throwing this draft away. I'm actually laughing out loud.

I'm a tad nervous because I've been pumping up Coleman as a great pick, and now if he sucks I'm gonna look stupid. But man his size and competitiveness and hands just get me really excited. Allen is a gunslinger. He just got his guy he can launch the ball to downfield 1v1.

McDermott and Pegula are talking presumably to the prospect on the phone. We're sticking and picking.