And then there was Suh

The Detroit Lions have had seven Associated Press Rookie of the Year award winners in the team’s history. In 1967, the award was introduced for the first time and given to a defensive player and an offensive player (the same format we still use today). The Lions won both. Mel Farr, running back drafted out of UCLA won the offensive award and Lem Barney, the Hall of Fame cornerback out of Jackson State won the defensive award. The following year a Lion brought home the award again, this one going to Earl McCullouch, wider receiver out of USC. The other Lions’ offensive winners include two running backs that both wore the number 20. Billy Sims and Hall of Famer Barry Sanders. Our second, and last defensive ROY winner was Al Baker in 1978, until this year.

As expected, Ndamukong Suh won the ROY award on Friday, taking home another

piece of hardware. Suh also won the Sporting New, 

Pepsi, Pro Football Weekly and Pro Football Writers of America 

ROY. And don’t forget a Pro Bowl selection. Suh was also selected 

to the All-Pro team, a rarity for a rookie. 

Suh is now the face of the franchise, and for good reason.

Suh scrambles after his first career INT vs the Rams

Watching the Packers win the Super Bowl remind me of the first Lions game I went to. I watched Barry Sanders run all over the Pack at the Silverdome. We beat Favre and the Packers 31-17. This year I watched the Lions beat the Packers 7-3 at Ford Field for our first divisional win since 2007. The question I asked myself was; when is it finally going to be our time? Our time is now. The Lions organization and the players have an opportunity to really turn this franchise around.  Suh is an example of what the future holds for Detroit. It’s time to get it done. 

Free Agency: LIONS version

Although they are almost over the hump, the Detroit Lions are still rebuilding. There are a lot of players the Lions have acquired in the past through the draft. A lot of them are either not on the team, aren’t in the NFL, or were complete busts. Last year we drafted starters like Ndamukong Suh and Jahvid Best. In 2009 we drafted stars Matthew Stafford and Brandon Pettigrew. So, there is promise in recent players the Lions have drafted. But the front office is still trying to catch up after Matt Millen wrecked the organization.

Last off-season, Martin Mayhew and Jim Schwartz signed key free agents (Nate Burleson, Kyle Vanden Bosh, Corey Williams, Shaun Hill) and made good trades (Chris Houston, Tony Scheffler, Rob Sims, Alphonso Smith) and waiver pick ups (Stefan Logan, Nathan Vasher) to improve their roster.

To build an organization that will be able to beat the elite teams in the NFL, make a playoff run (let alone make the playoffs for the first time since 1999) and possibly go to the franchise’s first Super Bowl, we have to sign, sign, and sign players that will get this team to the next level. This includes keeping the key players you already have and signing new free agents instead of relying solely on a draft. We all know that just because you draft a player doesn’t necessarily mean they are going to make a positive impact.

Here are the current Free Agents on the roster:

Unrestricted FAs

C. C. Brown SS

Jared DeVries DE

Bobby Carpenter OLB

Vinny Ciurciu ILB

Brian Clark WR

Dylan Gandy C

Tye Hill CB

Chris Houston CB

Landon Johnson OLB

Eric King CB

Turk McBride DE

Brandon McDonald CB

Dave Rayner K

Drew Stanton QB

Nathan Vasher CB

John Wendling FS

Restricted FAs

Cliff Avril DE

Jerome Felton FB

Andre Fluellen DT

Kevin Smith RB

Exclusive-Rights FAs

Korey Bosworth OLB

Caleb Campbell OLB

Zack Follett OLB

Corey Hilliard OT

Stefan Logan WR

Prince Miller CB

Jake Nordin FB

Ashlee Palmer OLB

Randy Phillips FS

Paul Pratt CB

Barry Turner DE

Cliff Avril, the most important free agent on the Lions' roster

The big names I want to return and should return are most importantly Cliff Avril and Stefan Logan. Avril has said via his twitter account that a deal is going to happen. Logan is an exclusive rights FA so he should be back (we would be stupid to let him go anywhere). Neither should cost the Lions that much money. At the corner position, Chris Houston did well as the #1 corner. If we can add some more talent at that position (which is our highest need), he would be more effective. He said he wants to test the market, but who knows. I think Bobby Carpenter, Landon Johnson and Ashlee Palmer have earned spots on this team; maybe not as starters, but are good depth guys. The only true starting LB on the roster is DeAndre Levy (Lions have said they will release Julian Peterson). Zack Follett may not play again but the Lions will probably sign him to a small deal and put him on IR. 


Depending on who we draft, you could see the return of Turk McBride or Andre Fluellen. Jerome Felton said that the Lions need to use him more on the field or he wants out of Detroit. That is a pretty bold statement for a fullback. He probably should have thought about playing a different position if he is going to complain about his usage. I feel that he is used a lot, but I assume he wants more carries. Good luck with that. 


Nathan Vasher could return as a depth corner. He impressed late in the year and was a very late waiver pick up. John Wendling was selected as a Pro Bowl alternate for his special teams play and should return, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he didn’t. Randy Phillips is a guy I liked as an Undrafted Free Agent. Will he return for a second go? 


Dave Rayner helped us win games, period. The game-winning field goal in Tampa Bay sealed the deal for me. Sign him. You cannot rely on Jason Hanson at his age. He is a great kicker. You can put him on the practice squad next year if you have to, but I would keep him around. 


I am pretty sure you have seen the end of Drew Stanton, Matt Millen and Rod Marinelli’s high draft pick. Lastly, Kevin Smith. What to do with him? The man who almost broke Barry Sanders’ NCAA regular season rushing record has battled injuries. Will they give him one last shot? I say yes, at a cheap price. But if you can get someone through free agency or the draft (Mark Ingram? Just throwing it out there that it could be an option), then no.

This is basically a brainstorm. Of course it depends on whom we draft. But the draft also depends on whom we sign. Most importantly, there won’t be any deals until the NFL and NFLPA stop bickering and sign a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Here are some of the top FA’s the Lions could and should target:

DeAngelo Williams, RB.

Ahmad Bradshaw, RB.

Ricky Williams, RB

If Felton does not return (who can be replaced easily, I believe) we need a back with power to go with Jahvid Best’s unstoppable speed along with the use of Logan on special plays. Maurice Morris filled in well and will Smith return?

Mike-Sims Walker, WR

Ben Obomanu, WR: The only reason he is on my list is because the Lions have grabbed a lot of former Seahawks through trades and Nate Burleson in 2010 through FA.

Mark Clayton, WR

LaMarr Woodley, LB: He will probably stay in Pittsburgh. Plus, if we bring back Johnson, Palmer and draft Akeem Ayers or Bruce Carter early, we won’t need to go there in free agency. I will go deeper into the draft at a different time. But I think it is a deep draft for the linebacker position.

Here is the important position. Cornerback.

Champ Bailey

Nnamdi Asomugha
Antonio Cromartie

William Gay

Darren Sharper (Safety)

Like I said before, we should try and bring back Houston and Vasher. Bailey seems like a guy that would come here and give some leadership and a big improvement to the secondary. But Asomugha would be the best possible player to get besides Patrick Peterson in the draft. A big price tag may come but rumors have it that he is a player Ndamukong Suh was trying to “recruit” Sunday at the Pro Bowl. Go after him. That ways we can go linebacker and offensive line first. Be aware of the salary cap as well. If we do sign a corner we should draft one anyway. We need all the help we can get.

This is all a “wait and see.” Free agency can decide whom we need to draft, and after the draft we can still go after the players that are out there. But first we need a new CBA. Who knows what is going to happen. Martin Mayhew and Jim Schwartz have a lot of options. With the right moves, we can do big things next year and in the years to come.

The Follett Tapes

The Detroit Lions are falling back into the spotlight, finally. But this time, it is not because Ndamukong Suh, Calvin Johnson, Jahvid Best, the Pro Bowl, the four game win streak to end the year—none of that. This is time the credit goes to Zack Follett. Yes, I said it. The 7^th round pick out of California in 2009 angered many fans in a radio interview on Tuesday on ESPN Radio 1430 AM out of Fresno, California.  What would a Lions interview be without discussing the injuries of the Lions’ star quarterback? That’s when Follett made a big mistake. He referred to Stafford as a “China doll.”

“He is a china doll right now. Anytime he gets hit, he goes down,” Follett said on ESPN 1430 AM.

That is when the Lions were released from their cages, so to speak. Local media outlets in Detroit were all over the story while it was already spreading across the Internet.

Later, Follett went back on his comments, saying it was a “poor choice of words.” I agree. Follett also went to his Twitter page to clarify his comments.

“That’s my bad on the china doll comment, just referring to his injury. Have no room to talk I was more broken then anyone this yr.”

“Matts a baller I see it everyday on the field, and have no doubt he's going to do work next season!”

But did the media jump the gun on Follett? They did, according to his interview.

“In the quote, after I got done just saying that, I definitely have all the faith that he can lead us and be that quarterback that we know he can be. I know the challenge that he has, and we’re just trying to keep him healthy. So basically, if I could re-say it, I would just say he’s been injured; I wouldn’t call him a china doll,” Follett said to the Detroit Free Press.

“It wasn’t a knock on him,” Follett said. “He’s just had some bad luck early in his career, but if he gets healthy I compare him to Dan Marino in terms of his arm strength and accuracy.”

Lets take a look at some of the headlines:

Yahoo.com read: “Lions’ Stafford called out by teammate.”

Fantasysp.com said: “During a Tuesday radio interview Lions WLB Zack Follett questioned Matthew Stafford's resiliency and toughness.” That is a large exaggeration.

If that wasn’t enough, Tom Kowalski of Mlive.com weighed in. Kowalski said that if Stafford wanted to make a comeback towards Follett he could say, ‘If you think I'm a china doll, I'll be playing next year and you won't be.’ Kowalski made the same mistake Follett did: Not keeping his mouth shut. I think that was an unnecessary joke by Kowalski after the tremendously dangerous injury Follett was dealt with. It was unclear if he was even going to be able to walk again after he took a defenseless hit in New York against the Giants this season. It is still unknown whether Follett will see a football field again, because the issue is that if he gets hit again, he may become paralyzed. Kowalski said it was not a cheap shot.

Follett posted a video via his Facebook page and Twitter. Follett said, “Satan wants him to strike back at Tom (Kowalski).” He mentioned that Satan is working through the media (if I am understanding him correctly). He also said that this is part of “Satan’s plot to destroy me.” This is all a little too deep for me. Follett is very religious (if you didn’t realize that already), but can he really point the blame at “Satan” when he said the comments were “my bad”?

Just when you thought Follett couldn’t say anything worse, he decided to trash the Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler on 97.1 the Ticket, where he went to also clarify his comments about Stafford.

“I’m glad we have Matt Stafford instead of the Bears’ quarterback because he goes out there and plays with separated shoulders and wins games (referencing the 2009 game vs. the Cleveland Browns),” Follett said. Again, Follett needs to keep his mouth zipped.

Stafford is a hot topic in Detroit. He has played 13 games and missed 19 in his 2 seasons with the Lions. But when he is in the game, there is no question he is tremendous (just look at the New York Jets game before he left due to injury and how the team collapsed). Suh might be the most popular player in Detroit, but Stafford is still the franchise. Winning in Detroit relies on Stafford being healthy. Follett was giving the impression that his health (therefore winning) is in jeopardy. If one of Stafford’s teammates calls him a “china doll,” what does that say to the fans? A lot of fans have already nicknamed Matt the “glass man.” Maybe Follett didn’t have bad intentions, but he did realize what he said was not the right thing at all. It makes the team look bad, Stafford look bad and him look bad. Since when is Follett the voice of reason anyway? It was blown out of proportion a little bit. Follett did not blast him during the interview. One line is all it took for the uproar. But why not just say that he has been unlucky with his injuries, then go on to talk him up?

The point is, Zack, you have to watch what you say. You might not be the face of the team, but you are part of the team. You are way closer to Stafford than any writer or fan. What you say does matter. I think he realizes that now.

[Watch the response by Follett after all the commotion of his comments:

http://vimeo.com/19189004]


Just a note: This isn't a piece bashing him. I really like the guy. He looked good in the games in played this season and wish him the best with his recovery. I had the opportunity to meet him this year and he is a really nice guy. He has played great in some of the games he was in this year, he has a lot of potential to play LB with the Lions if he is able to play. 

Who Makes the Lions Roar?

As I sat and pondered what my first topic would be on for this blog, I decided to start off by talking about the rebuilding stage of 2010. I asked myself, “Who made the biggest impact this year for the Detroit Lions?” My list consists of Brandon Pettigrew, Nate Burleson, Jahvid Best, Ndamukong Suh, Cliff Avril, DeAndre Levy and Stefan Logan. Then I asked myself, “What was the best pick-up the Lions made this season?” I wanted to say Nate Burleson or Kyle Vanden Bosch, but I believe the Lions’ pick-up of Stefan Logan off of waivers in September was the brightest spot for the team and the fans.

Stefan Logan played his college ball at South Dakota. Logan is a running back at heart but converted to the WR/return specialist role. He went undrafted in 2007 and later signed with the Miami Dolphins.  In 2008 he was playing football in the CFL for the BC Lions. In 2009 the Pittsburgh Steelers gave him a shot, and he rewarded them by breaking the Steelers single-season record for return yards. On September 4, 2010 he was cut. Unfortunate for Logan at the time, but the next day the Detroit Lions signed him and the rest is history. When the Lions made the acquisition I was more than excited. I have seen what this guy is capable of and he gave me hope for a recently awful special teams squad.

The Lions’ last special teams score came by a Casey FitzSimmons returned onside-kick for 42 yards against Chicago back in 2007. But the last real “traditional” kick off touchdown was in 2004, a 94 yard return for the score by Eddie Drummond. The Lions hosted the Rams on October 10, 2010 where Stefan Logan broke the horrible streak by returning a kick off in the 2^nd quarter 105 yards for a score, tying a Lions record that was made by Terry Fair in 1998.

Logan had 1,448 Kick-off return yards this year, and average of 26.3 a return to go with the one TD. He had 362 yards on 30 punt returns with a long of 71 that almost went to the house. He was awarded by being selected as NFL Special Teams Players of the Week for his performance vs. the Rams and was selected as a Pro Bowl alternate for Return Specialist. Logan should be starting in Hawaii next weekend. The man starting in his place is Devin Hester. This season Hester recorded 427 return yards and no TDs.

His most production came from 564 yards on punts with 3 touchdowns. Martin Mayhew expected him to be selected to the Pro Bowl and Logan had the same expectations.

"If we go off stats alone and despite the record and being on TV all the time, I should have a chance of making it," Logan said. "But if you go off popularity as far as names and guys in the league, you got DeSean Jackson, you got Devin Hester," Logan said to the Detroit Free Press.

The Lions established a lot of hope this season. I predicted an 8-8 season, and had Calvin Johnson been awarded a touchdown, (“The Process”) which I do not even want to get started with right now, closed out a game at home either vs. the Jets or the Bears, we would be 8-8, not 6-10. But it is optimistic. If Matthew Stafford stays healthy in 2011, we can add some impactful corners, a couple linebackers, improve the offensive line to protect Stafford a bit and even add one for receiver, we are talking playoff capability. We were able to still win our first road game since 2007 when we beat Chicago, which was also our last divisional win. We broke the record for most consecutive road losses at 26. We set the previous record of 24 during the 2001 to 2003 seasons. We broke the divisional losing streak when we beat the NFC champion Green Bay Packers on December 12th. We snapped our road-losing streak when we went into Tampa Bay the following week.

Logan was able to help us break those streaks with his explosive returning ability. We have not had a bright spot on special teams since we had Eddie Drummond and Desmond Howard at the end of his career. He also used his speed on some running plays later in the season, fulfilling my wish of using him more in the offense. I have read many comments saying he is “undersized” and I laugh at that. Many have said the same things about Best, and I laugh at them, too. You can be as little as you want, but when you’re that fast and are that mobile, the only people laughing will be the ones celebrating with him in the end-zone. Special Teams is called what it is for a good reason—it’s made for special players. Stefan Logan is one of them.

Up And Coming Offensive Players In the NFL

Quarterback:

Matt Ryan - As you may already know Matt Ryan is close to being an elite QB in this league.  He has that swagger that everyone talks about, he has the composer, he has all the intangibles to lead his team into the playoffs (oh ya, he already did).  He has only lost 3 games at home as a starter.  He only had 9 interceptions against his 28 TDs.  He will be an elite QB, and it might start next season.

  

Running Backs:

 LeSean McCoy - McCoy didn't have the best of seasons in 2009, partly because he was a rookie.  This season McCoy had a break out season of sorts. He averaged about 111 all-purpose yards a game. He was probably the reason why the Eagles were better than expected, right next to Vick.  With the off season for the Eagles, he will be able to come back better, stronger, and have more elusiveness.

Arian Foster - Foster led the NFL in rushing yards in only his second season, that's pretty good.  He compiled over 1,600 rushing yards and ultimately making him a pro-bowler.  He came out of the gate with a huge game against the Colts, where he rushed for over 200 yards.  He is very similar to McCoy, in the fact that he is an all-purpose running back, but better.

Wide Receivers:

Mike Williams - I usually don't like to call players up-coming in their first year, but I am with Mike Williams(TB).  He almost didn't even seem to look like a rookie.  He looked like player that had been in the league a couple of years.  He was second in receptions in Tampa Bay only behind Kellen Winslow and first in receiving yards this season and probably will lead in both categories on the team next year.

Stevie Johnson - If there were any bright spots in the Bills organization, it was Steve Johnson. He led Buffalo in receptions and receiving yards and it wasn't even close.  He had over 1,000 receiving yards and 82 receptions.  He had 10 receiving touchdowns.  He was clearly Ryan Fitzpatrick's favorite target, and would be a young QB favorite target as well  if the Bills decide to draft one.

Tight Ends;

Brandon Pettigrew - At the beginning of the season Pettigrew was not a big factor in the Lions offense, but during the middle and end of the season he was a big force.  He ended up being second on the Lions in receptions, only 6 receptions behind C. Johnson's 77.  He had 772 yards receiving, also second on team behind C. Johnson in that category.  He will be the main reason why the Lions will actually be good next year.  The Lions will be my sleeper/surprise team next season.

 Jacob Tamme - Out went Dallas Clark in came someone just as good.  Jacob Tamme has size and sure hands.  He stepped in for the injured Dallas Clark and it almost didn't faze the Colts in the tight end position.  He had 67 receptions and 631 receiving yards this season.  Whether he is still with the colts next season is to be unknown.  In my opinion he probably will be traded to a team like the Arizona Cardinals.  If the Cardinals get a franchise QB Tamme would be a nice toy for the new QB to use.

Next week I will have the up and coming defensive players, then the week after that I'll have Special Teams

2011 NFL Mock Draft

1. Panthers

AJ Green (WR) - Georgia

This might not seem like the popular choice that most people would take.  But, if you think about it who did Jimmy Clausen, or any other Carolina QB, have to throw to?  Don't say Steve Smith, because he was doubled teamed the whole year.  Carolina does not have a big physical WR and AJ Green is the best one in this draft and would compliment Steve Smith nicely.  He would also Give Clausen a sure target, and/or free up Steve Smith.  

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 2. Broncos

Marcell Dareus (DT) - Alabama                                                          Broncos lack a big DT that can get to the QB.  Dareus provides the Broncos with that option.

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3. Bills

Nick Fairley (DT) - Auburn                                                                      This would make the second DT taken in the first 3 picks, and he is a good one.  If there is anything the Bills need it is great devensive player.  The Bills defense was among the worst in the NFL.  Fairley provides the Bills with a great defensive prospect that the can build around.

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4. Bengals

Akeem Ayers (OLB) - UCLA                                                         The Bengals do not need to draft an offensive player, because they have plenty of talent with Ochocinco, Simpson, Caldwell and Gresham.  What Ayers brings to the table is a fast physical linebacker, which will be needed during AFC North games.

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5. Cardinals

Blaine Gabbert (QB) - Mizzou                                                      Blaine Gabbert is the best Quarterback in this years draft thanks to Andrew Luck.  Cardinals need a franchise QB, and Gabbert give them the best chance to do just that.

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6. Browns

Da'Quan Bowers (DE) - Clemson                                                     As the Browns offense seems to be shaping up to quite a force to be reckoned with, the defense is what will need to be the focus in this years draft.  Although, do not be surprised if the Browns take Julio Jones from Alabama. Da'Quan has that big body and the knack to get to the QB.

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7. Eagles

Eagles get San Fransisco's 7th pick and San Fransisco gets Kevin Kolb and 2nd RD pick.                                                              Patrick Peterson (CB) - LSU                                                The Eagles secondary, besides Samuel, was probably the worst in all of the NFL.  They, Demitri Paterson, got burned over and over again.  It is time for the Eagles to finally fix this problem first this year. 

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8. Titans 

Ryan Mallet (QB) - Arkansas Who knows what is going to happen to Vince Young.  The Titans cannot rely on Kerry Collins to be the future QB.  Mallet is the best available franchise QB left at this point.

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9. Cowboys

Robert Quinn (DE) - UNC                                                                         The Cowboys will need some that can keep up with Mike Vick in the NFC East.  Quinn will also help out DeMarcus Ware on the other side.

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10. Redskins 

Cam Newton (QB) - Auburn                                                    Donavon McNabb most likely will not be in a Redskins uniform.  Cam Newton, despite the controversy in college, will be the answer to the future under center for the Washington Redskins.

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11. Texans

Prince Amukamara (CB) - Nebraska                                                         Along with the Eagles, the Texans were one the worst secondaries that teams scorched this year.  Prince Amukamara will be a big upgrade to the Texans secondary.

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12. Vikings

Von Miller (OLB) - Texas A&M                                                The Vikings do not have any big named linebackers and Von Miller will give them just that.

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13. Lions

Brandon Harris (CB) - Miami(FL)                                                   The Lions are one good corner back from having one of the best defenses in the league next year and taking Harris here would be a good start.

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14. Rams

Julio Jones (WR) - Alabama                                                                               The Rams have good looking future quarterback in Bradford, so they take Julio Jones here to give Bradford a shiney new toy. He is big and physical and will punish opposing corner backs.

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15. Dolphins

Aldon Smith (DE) - Mizzou Smith would be a great compliment to Cameron Wake on the other side of the D-line.

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16. Jaguars

Rahim Moore (FS) - UCLA Who played free safety for the Jaguars last year? Don't know huh? Moore will hopefully give the Jaguars a household name at free safety

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17. Patriots  

Justin Blackman (WR) - Oklahoma St. With the departure of Randy Moss early in the season, it left the Patriots with a true deep threat.  Blackman gives the Patriots just that.

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18. Chargers

Anthony Castonzo (OT) - Colorado If you give the best quarterback in the NFL time to pick apart your secondary, you will not have much of a chance to win. That's what the Chargers hopes happens when they take Costanzo here.

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19. Giants

Nate Solder (OT) -  Boston College                              David Diehl just isn't going to get it done and the Giants will look at Solder as a possible option moving forward.

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20. Buccs

Cameron Heyward (DE) - Ohio State                                                     Heyward provides the Buccs with a great pass rusher and will only improve their D-line.

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21. Chiefs

Cameron Jordan (DE) - Cal                                                                          Jordan is a good looking Defensive End prospect and that is why the Chiefs take him here with this pick.

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22. Colts

Muhammad Wilkerson (DT) - Temple                                    Wanna improve the Colts running defense? You do that with taking Wilkerson here.

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23. Eagles

Gabe Carimi (OT) - Wisconsin                                                       Michael Vick gets sacked 40+ times in a season you know your offensive line is really bad.  The Eagles need to take action here, and they do that with this guy.  Not to mention Carimi is one of the main reasons why Wisconsin's running game was so good this year.

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24. Saints

Corey Liuget (DT) - Illinois                                                                     The Saints could use a future DT and they will fill that need here with Liuget.

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25. Seahawks

Jake Locker (QB) - Washington                                                                    Matt Hasselbeck is old, Jake Locker is not.  Locker will have a grand ole time in the sate he played college ball, and who better to play for than Pete Carrol.

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26. Packers

Mark Ingram (RB) - Alabama                                                        Ryan Grant is not the answer in Green Bay.  The Heisman trophy award winner will be however, and will give the Pack a running game to be reckoned with.

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27. Bears

Phil Taylor (DT) - Baylor                                                               Taylor will give Peppers help rushing the QB. making the Bears defense even better

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28. Jets

JJ Watt (DE) - Wisconsin                                                              Jason Taylor is old and will not be a Jet for much longer.  Watt will rejuvenate the Jets d-line 

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29. Ravens

Derek Sherrod (OT) - Mississippi St. Rivals will now be teammates.  Oher and Sherrod will play along side each other now.

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30. Steelers

Mike Pouncy (OG) - Florida                                                If they can win championships in Florida, why can't they win championships in Pitsburgh? The Steelers make a good choice here.  

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31. Patriots

Tyrone Smith (OT) - USC                                                                           The Patriots o-line is old and Smith will fix that problem, quickly.

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32. Falcons

Randall Cobb (Utility) - Kentucky                                                                 Cobb mostly played WR at Kentucky, but he a better QB and RB than people think.  But the Falcon need neither a QB or a RB, so Cobb will likely play WR for the Falcons.