3rd Pick - Atlanta Falcons

Pressing Needs: QB, DT, TE, CB
Secondary Needs: WR

The Michael Vick scandal really turned this franchise upside down. Instead of having a young, dynamic quarterback for several years in the future, the team is faced the possibility of having to invest millions of dollars into another young quarterback sooner than expected.

Although I believe quarterback is the Falcons' most pressing need, the team will probably look to later in the draft to select a quarterback. A year ago, the ideal scenario would have had the team selecting Louisville QB Brian Brohm since he played under Bobby Petrino for three years. However, Petrino's unexpected departure makes Brohm less of a possibility. If I was the Falcons general manager, I would select Michigan QB Chad Henne with the third pick in the second round. The signing of running back Michael Turner essentially eliminated Darren McFadden as a selection.


Selection: Glenn Dorsey, DT LSU