Falcons add Depth

[Demsum]

Dunta and Williams will both start with Grimes as the nickel back. The only question is at one of the safety spots right now.

Since Decoud had such a good year, he's probably safe. Eric Coleman should battle with William Moore for the SS Spot. It would be crazy if Taylor Mays fell to the Falcons in the draft, though it looks like they will pick up a DE or OLB in the first.

[cjhutch]

Since Decoud had such a good year, he's probably safe. Eric Coleman should battle with William Moore for the SS Spot. It would be crazy if Taylor Mays fell to the Falcons in the draft, though it looks like they will pick up a DE or OLB in the first.

Taylor Mays is overrated. Did you see how may times he got burnt this year? USC had a killer linebacker core the year before that put a lot of pressure on the QB which forced the ball out quick. When players had time to run routes they went right past him all day.

Pressure on the QB makes the rest of the defense better. The Falcons have to focus on the front line. Babs is the best player on the line right now and Abraham is not getting younger so don't expect killer stats from him. Peria Jerry was injured last year which basically makes him a rookie again this year as he didn't see any real playing time. Jamal Anderson was actually not bad against the run and Kroy Bierman is a great pass rusher, but can't be an every down DE. They have to focus on DE and LB. Derrick Morgan is the best DE in the draft right now and Carlos Dunlap will be gone before the Falcons get their pick. That would leave Brandon Graham as the next best DE or they pick up Sean Withersoon as a LB. They don't have a second round pick and will have to either trade up or pickup the LB in the third round if they go DE first.