Turry 755 Posted April 28, 2011 Fox Sports' Jay Glazer is the latest NFL insider to report the Falcons are looking to trade into the top-seven for a shot at A.J. Green, Julio Jones, and Patrick Peterson.GM Thomas Dimitroff is reported to be "aggressively" targeting an offensive or defensive playmaker, and he's talking with the Cardinals (No. 5), Browns (No. 6), and 49ers (No. 7). While Glazer is the third insider to report on the Falcons' desire to deal up, D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta-Journal Constitution insists it's "not happening" because Dimitroff won't "mortgage the future." For what it's worth, Roddy White tweeted that the trade is "not gone happen." Related: Falcons, Julio Jones, Patrick PetersonSource: Jay Glazer on Twitter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllYouNeedIsLovie 377 Posted April 28, 2011 If they traded up and got AJ Green/Julio Jones, him and Roddy White would be a very scary WR duo for years to come. I'm hoping it doesn't happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 442 Posted April 28, 2011 It could happen. I get the point that he won't "mortgage the future" but they aren't that far away from having a very serious run at the Super Bowl. As a Buc I'd hate to see us go against Roddy and A.J./Julio, or Peterson for that matter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RazorStar 4,025 Posted April 28, 2011 Getting a Wide Receiver might just be a good move for the falcons, they need quality picks, not just quantity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turry 755 Posted April 28, 2011 Calling the scenario "likely," Jay Glazer predicted late Thursday afternoon that the Falcons would trade up to No. 6 to draft WR Julio Jones.Glazer confirmed previous reports by SI's Peter King and NFL Network's Jason LaCanfora that the Falcons are trying "very strongly" to move up, and now he's going a step further. Glazer believes the trade has a "very strong" chance of happening as long as Jones or A.J. Green is there when the Browns go on the clock. Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff has been aggressively pursuing an offensive playmaker as the missing piece on his contending roster. Related: Falcons, Browns Source: Jay Glazer on Twitter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Favre4Ever+ 4,476 Posted April 29, 2011 LMAO. The Falcons just got Mike Holmgren's dick inserted in their ass. haha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KiLaSix9+ 398 Posted April 29, 2011 LMAO. The Falcons just got Mike Holmgren's dick inserted in their ass. haha. Well they did give up a lot no doubt. But as a rival fan, to think of matching up against Roddy White, Gonzo AND Julio Jones. FML. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RazorStar 4,025 Posted April 29, 2011 all I can say is holy shit, enough compensation? The Browns have serious firepower in some really good drafts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BearsFanJohn 0 Posted April 29, 2011 I am new here but here's my thoughts on the deal. As much as I like Jones I just feel Atlanta gave up way too much to be honest on this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllYouNeedIsLovie 377 Posted April 29, 2011 Agreed. Falcons gave up way too much in this trade. Jones and White are gonna be ridiculous together though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barracuda 629 Posted April 29, 2011 Good trade Falcons!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blotsfan 2,112 Posted April 29, 2011 I definitely think it was a good deal for the Falcons. They don't need a lot of picks to build their team. They're better off with that one elite player to put them over the top than all the late draft picks. I'd say this was a trade that worked out for both teams involved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barracuda 629 Posted April 29, 2011 With this pick, the Falcons obviously believe they are a legit Superbowl contender, and they very well could be. Like blotsfan said they wanted something to put them over the top and in that upper echelon of teams. However, I still think they need to upgrade their defensive line and cornerbacks. Other than that they're really set to go the distance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
