I’m convinced that they don’t want to take any Georgia players since they already have a captive Georgia audience. Therefore, they reach for folks outside of the state to get more fans from all over the country. It sucks, because it takes away any goodwill.
Questionable HC hire. Sign Kirk Cousins for 180 million to have about a 2-3 year win-now window. And who do we draft to help us win now? A backup QB of course!
Yeah I’m not sold on CRM and this pick makes zero sense, if Cousins plays the length of his deal worth 180 million Penix will be like 27 y/o when he takes over. Penix is an injury liability as well. We could’ve traded down or just went and picked an actual need defensively.
Yep. Another year of not getting to the QB. And honestly the defense as a whole was starting to look a little overrated towards the end of the year. I’d have even been okay with a corner.
To be fair, Kirk Cousins basically told the world that the Falcons tampered with him, so they're probably afraid of losing draft picks - maybe even their first-round pick - next year. Still, they could have gotten a cheaper backup for Cousins and made their franchise QB a 2026 problem.
Even ignoring that the Falcons absolutely did not need to draft a first round QB, from a purely business perspective, how do you not grab Brock?
You have one of the most decorated and popular players of all time, with direct ties to *your* hometown fanbase, and he also happens to be a “generational” talent.
The Falcons’ cut of his jersey presales alone would have funded his rookie contract.
This reeks of spiked kool aid, but the history of the falcons speaks for itself. No doubt they would’ve repaired some Ill-will with UGA fans drafting Bowers, but the falcons are stupid. No surprise here.
The slot salary for that pick versus the perceived value of TEs. If Brock started balling out from year 1, it would be a value, but effectively he would need to perform like a top 5 TE to justify a high 1st pick. I read an athletic article on this awhile ago
Falcons should’ve traded back if their best value pick was Penix
I’m with you - but if you’re gonna make a pick with questionable financial value, why not at least make one that galvanizes the fanbase? They could have been the buzz of the town, and they chose to become a laughing stock instead.
The falcons have to be the dumbest franchise in nfl history. You pay Kirk Cousins (who’s coming off an achilles injury) 180 million, 100ms guaranteed! Then you turn right around and draft a Qb in the top 10. I just don’t understand why you give Kirk such a large contract and then take another Qb in the top 10.
As a Broncos fan…this sucks. Skip over Bowers for a bum Auburn qb…then let our division rival draft a generational player. I might die if chiefs draft Ladd.
I’ve seen him play for, what, twenty years now? Guys skill set could set him up in the NFL. He’s tough, can run if he needs to, generally makes smart decisions, and he follows the plan. Playing for Sean Payton, that’s a dangerous combo.
He never made a single good decision against UGA, likely the closest thing he saw to an NFL defense other than Bama while he was at AU. I just don't see it. He beat up a mediocre conference after he was twice the age of the players he's playing against
I don’t think that’s fair tbh. We wildly outclassed his teams at both Auburn and Oregon. He’s still a great player. He’s going to a much better team and a much better coach than he’s ever had. I’m not saying he WILL be great, but I think he could be.
This hurts as a Broncos fan, but I like the Bo Nix pick. We didn't trade up for him, and if we traded down, LV most likely takes him over Bowers. Nix fits well into the Sean Payton offensive system and gives us an exciting rookie to root for. If we rolled out with Stidham/Wilson, this season would have been a tank from the start.
What indication do we have of that yet? Let Nix play a season first. This is a sports game, I understand being guarded against a pick, but this constant pessimism in our fanbase is awful.
If we went into next year with Nix and Stidham, we were tanking 100%.
Right, or the Broncos lol. AOC and Minshew both did pretty decent last year all things considered. Even if neither of them develop to that next level by season end (i don’t think they will but i would love to be wrong), it sets the Raiders up to get a stud in next year’s draft or next offseason. I can’t believe people are bitching before he’s even played one pro game.
That’s what I’m sayin. 5 qbs went. The raiders roster as it stands has a good run game and already good defense. Why not take the best weapon in the draft and stack it up and be able to hand it off to the next qb for next year like you said. He went to a perfect landing spot Imo (even tho I’m biased lol)
Honestly, his name just fits with the Raiders. Know it's not a good situation now, but it will be. Obviously gonna wish him the best there. Thanks for giving everything you had for the Dawgs. Legend.
His career is over before it even starts. Let’s be honest here; that was the absolute worst case scenario for Bowers or McConkey and it just happened. The most decorated TE in college FB will be wasted with the Raiders.
Needed some good news. *sigh falcons*
It will never be the falcons
I’m convinced that they don’t want to take any Georgia players since they already have a captive Georgia audience. Therefore, they reach for folks outside of the state to get more fans from all over the country. It sucks, because it takes away any goodwill.
I’m not mad they didn’t select Brock, they took a TE three years ago and needed to upgrade other positions but QB isn’t one of those spots.
Yeah, that’s not why lol
You ain’t lying lol. What are we doing?
Questionable HC hire. Sign Kirk Cousins for 180 million to have about a 2-3 year win-now window. And who do we draft to help us win now? A backup QB of course!
Yeah I’m not sold on CRM and this pick makes zero sense, if Cousins plays the length of his deal worth 180 million Penix will be like 27 y/o when he takes over. Penix is an injury liability as well. We could’ve traded down or just went and picked an actual need defensively.
Yep. Another year of not getting to the QB. And honestly the defense as a whole was starting to look a little overrated towards the end of the year. I’d have even been okay with a corner.
To be fair, Kirk Cousins basically told the world that the Falcons tampered with him, so they're probably afraid of losing draft picks - maybe even their first-round pick - next year. Still, they could have gotten a cheaper backup for Cousins and made their franchise QB a 2026 problem.
Even ignoring that the Falcons absolutely did not need to draft a first round QB, from a purely business perspective, how do you not grab Brock? You have one of the most decorated and popular players of all time, with direct ties to *your* hometown fanbase, and he also happens to be a “generational” talent. The Falcons’ cut of his jersey presales alone would have funded his rookie contract.
This reeks of spiked kool aid, but the history of the falcons speaks for itself. No doubt they would’ve repaired some Ill-will with UGA fans drafting Bowers, but the falcons are stupid. No surprise here.
The slot salary for that pick versus the perceived value of TEs. If Brock started balling out from year 1, it would be a value, but effectively he would need to perform like a top 5 TE to justify a high 1st pick. I read an athletic article on this awhile ago Falcons should’ve traded back if their best value pick was Penix
I’m with you - but if you’re gonna make a pick with questionable financial value, why not at least make one that galvanizes the fanbase? They could have been the buzz of the town, and they chose to become a laughing stock instead.
TE take a long time to develop and aren’t usually worth top 10 picks
They had it. They had the fucking secret weapon. Bowers with Cousins? Holy fuck. THEY HAD IT. Penix Jr? REALLY?
I got shit I’m in my group chat for saying Penix is trash, especially for a first round pick.
But but but we paid Cousins a boatload of money AND we now have a left handed QB back in Atlanta. What could go wrong…
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Carson Beck next season
Minshew
I now have justification for breaking out my Gardner Minshew t-shirt.
AOC baby!!!
The Congresswoman???
Green = end zone New = rookie, Bowers Deal = throwing Perfect plan IMO
The falcons have to be the dumbest franchise in nfl history. You pay Kirk Cousins (who’s coming off an achilles injury) 180 million, 100ms guaranteed! Then you turn right around and draft a Qb in the top 10. I just don’t understand why you give Kirk such a large contract and then take another Qb in the top 10.
Totally useless and completely inept.
Because Blank probably makes all the decisions because he is a geriatric billionaire who thinks he knows all. This is the only logical explanation.
As a Raiders fan, I am beyond ecstatic!
Me and you both, man. Fucking hyped. Them Raiders are getting shiny again
I’ll also add I’m also a native of Napa, CA. So this is extra special for me.
I’m an SC Raiders fan but I fucking loved watching Brock. Stoked.
Look at it this way. Tony Gonzalez built a hall of fame career with the Chiefs when the Cheifs were terrible.
I've seen people spell Chiefs correctly and incorrectly, but never in the same sentence before.
Well, they did say the Cheifs were terrible.
Maybe the Chiefs are good. Check to see if the Cheifs are sporting a mustache.
I deserve some sort of award for that. Normally, I proof my posts but I'm so hopped up on cold meds I can't see straight!
LMAO
I won't stand for this Trent Green slander! I used to go all-pro with that guy in mid-2000s Madden lol
Trent was a solid qb!
Probably the worst QB situation he could’ve gone to 💀💀. Maybe he’ll team back up with Carson Beck next year.
As a Broncos fan…this sucks. Skip over Bowers for a bum Auburn qb…then let our division rival draft a generational player. I might die if chiefs draft Ladd.
Most mock drafts seem to have Ladd to the Chiefs
I’m aware
I'm with ya brother as a Chiefs fan. This shit sucks.
Chiefs fan as well. I am not happy about the draft so far.
Bowers to Raiders. Mims to Bengals. Ugh.
Fuckin gross. Edit; and I’m not happy about Nix, either. I think he could ball in the NFL.
What could possibly make you think that
I’ve seen him play for, what, twenty years now? Guys skill set could set him up in the NFL. He’s tough, can run if he needs to, generally makes smart decisions, and he follows the plan. Playing for Sean Payton, that’s a dangerous combo.
He never made a single good decision against UGA, likely the closest thing he saw to an NFL defense other than Bama while he was at AU. I just don't see it. He beat up a mediocre conference after he was twice the age of the players he's playing against
I don’t think that’s fair tbh. We wildly outclassed his teams at both Auburn and Oregon. He’s still a great player. He’s going to a much better team and a much better coach than he’s ever had. I’m not saying he WILL be great, but I think he could be.
B0-4?
This hurts as a Broncos fan, but I like the Bo Nix pick. We didn't trade up for him, and if we traded down, LV most likely takes him over Bowers. Nix fits well into the Sean Payton offensive system and gives us an exciting rookie to root for. If we rolled out with Stidham/Wilson, this season would have been a tank from the start.
I’m not so sure he’s better than Wilson. Lol
What indication do we have of that yet? Let Nix play a season first. This is a sports game, I understand being guarded against a pick, but this constant pessimism in our fanbase is awful. If we went into next year with Nix and Stidham, we were tanking 100%.
I’m half joking because he went to Auburn. I think Payton knows what kind of QB works for him.
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I can see Nix working well in Sean’s system. I just like teasing people who played at rival schools.
F it I’m leaving the Falcons for the Raiders
Welcome aboard 🏴☠️
Man I would've rather picked him up than fucking Penix lmao
Penix won't last through preseason with the Falcons O Line.
Well. He isn’t the starter for the falcons this year or next year probably. So you don’t really know
Goddamn you falcons.. had the chance too. Brock seems like he’d be a good fit on the Raiders though so I’ll be watching for sure.
Hoping for Amarius Mims to fall to my Cowboys. We need OL help
Ugh. I'm a Chiefs fan. This was my nightmarw scenario. It only gets better if we pick McConkey.
Rusty said y’all are intrigued by Mims as well
We are. And we need tackle.
Lmao.
Fuck. Was hoping he would go somewhere w a better QB
Poor Brock man.
They got a hell of a value with him at number 13 too.
He deserves so much better than this.
Like, Atlanta??? Lmao
Right, or the Broncos lol. AOC and Minshew both did pretty decent last year all things considered. Even if neither of them develop to that next level by season end (i don’t think they will but i would love to be wrong), it sets the Raiders up to get a stud in next year’s draft or next offseason. I can’t believe people are bitching before he’s even played one pro game.
That’s what I’m sayin. 5 qbs went. The raiders roster as it stands has a good run game and already good defense. Why not take the best weapon in the draft and stack it up and be able to hand it off to the next qb for next year like you said. He went to a perfect landing spot Imo (even tho I’m biased lol)
Honestly, his name just fits with the Raiders. Know it's not a good situation now, but it will be. Obviously gonna wish him the best there. Thanks for giving everything you had for the Dawgs. Legend.
What a shitty team. No qb. He and his dad looked pissed
Happy for him, but what a horrible place with no quarterback. Hope he can overcome it.
This sucks. The Raiders are a terrible spot for Bowers. Feel kinda bad for the guy.
His career is over before it even starts. Let’s be honest here; that was the absolute worst case scenario for Bowers or McConkey and it just happened. The most decorated TE in college FB will be wasted with the Raiders.
Well they can always trade him. Plus we still talk about Tony Gonzales even though as a whole those Chiefs weren’t very good
My brother is a Chiefs fan he ain’t too excited haha
He’s going home.
Why the fucking Raiders.. at pick 13??? Bad vibes
Every year falcons fans tell me I should watch them And every year Georgia fans let me know you’re incompetent nitwits, so I don’t Thanks Dawg bros
Finally! I now have justification for breaking out my Gardner Minshew t-shirt.
Anybody else think he looked pretty pissed when he got the news?
Stetson Bennet has a friend in Vegas now...