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Rich McKay on "In the Herd" this morning...
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<blockquote data-quote="LambeauLeaper" data-source="post: 22422" data-attributes="member: 162"><p>Atlanta Falcons GM Rich McKay was on ESPN radio this morning and talked a little bit about their draft strategy. I can't quote it word for word, but he basically said that they look for guys from big schools that produce. They avoid guys from the smaller schools that get drafted high because of speed or leaping ability. He said that's when you get into "potential/project" territory and there's risk involved. </p><p></p><p>Basically, the Falcons have the exact opposite approach that the Packer's have. Hmm, interesting how they are headed up and we're headed down. This is what bothers me about Thompson the most. I'm not trying to rag on the guy - he's barely gotten his feet wet as our GM, but the little history he has here (and in Seattle, for that matter) show that he's much more interested in the long term. That's fine, but if he's constantly got his sights set on "3 years from now" then I think we're in trouble. You have to mix in a little urgency for the current team you have on the field. Another example is his decision to stand pat on adding a 5th receiver right now. Chatman as #3 and Murphy as #4 doesn't exactly make me feel comfortable - especially with Ferguson's inability to remain on the field. The likelihood of Chatman stepping into #2 brings back horrid memories of the Vikings game last January. I also read that Ferguson will be returning punts now? Why?!? To further endanger your now #2 receiver that can't stay healthy as it is? Makes no sense to me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LambeauLeaper, post: 22422, member: 162"] Atlanta Falcons GM Rich McKay was on ESPN radio this morning and talked a little bit about their draft strategy. I can't quote it word for word, but he basically said that they look for guys from big schools that produce. They avoid guys from the smaller schools that get drafted high because of speed or leaping ability. He said that's when you get into "potential/project" territory and there's risk involved. Basically, the Falcons have the exact opposite approach that the Packer's have. Hmm, interesting how they are headed up and we're headed down. This is what bothers me about Thompson the most. I'm not trying to rag on the guy - he's barely gotten his feet wet as our GM, but the little history he has here (and in Seattle, for that matter) show that he's much more interested in the long term. That's fine, but if he's constantly got his sights set on "3 years from now" then I think we're in trouble. You have to mix in a little urgency for the current team you have on the field. Another example is his decision to stand pat on adding a 5th receiver right now. Chatman as #3 and Murphy as #4 doesn't exactly make me feel comfortable - especially with Ferguson's inability to remain on the field. The likelihood of Chatman stepping into #2 brings back horrid memories of the Vikings game last January. I also read that Ferguson will be returning punts now? Why?!? To further endanger your now #2 receiver that can't stay healthy as it is? Makes no sense to me. [/QUOTE]
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