FALCONS SQUAD SHOW: Does Ian Cunningham Make Bijan Robinson's Deal a PRIORITY?
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The Falcon Squad Show dives into the Falcons' decision to exercise Bijan Robinson's fifth-year option, calling it a 'no-brainer' and a necessary step to secure their star running back. Hosts Ross Jackson, Tanitra Batiste, Aaron Freeman, and Jarvis Davis debate whether the Falcons should now prioritize locking up wide receiver Drake London before the season, arguing that his consistency across multiple quarterbacks makes him a franchise cornerstone. They emphasize the urgency of finalizing Drake's deal before training camp to avoid the franchise tag, which could cost $32 million. The discussion shifts to the draft, with mock picks for rounds two through four revisited after Caleb McGarry's retirement. The hosts agree on the importance of drafting trenches players, particularly offensive tackles, but also consider versatile options like tight ends and linebackers. They highlight intriguing prospects such as Devin Moore, Zion Young, and Markel Bell, while noting the strategic value of private workouts and 30-visit evaluations. The episode concludes with a focus on Ian Cunningham's due diligence and the potential hidden signals in the Falcons' prospect visits.
Exercise Bijan Robinson's fifth-year option was a necessary and expected move to secure the franchise's top player.
Drake London should be the Falcons' top priority for contract negotiations due to his consistent performance across multiple quarterbacks.
Avoiding the franchise tag for Drake London saves the Falcons $32 million in cap space and prevents distractions during training camp.
The Falcons should prioritize drafting offensive tackles in rounds two and four to replace Caleb McGarry, with Demetrius Crownover and Markel Bell as top targets.
Private workouts and 30-visit evaluations are key indicators of a team's true interest in prospects, beyond public draft tracker data.
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The Bijan Robinson Deal: A No-Brainer
The hosts confirm the Falcons' decision to exercise Bijan Robinson's fifth-year option, calling it a necessary and expected move. They discuss the timing of the announcement and why it was important to secure the star running back early.
Drake London: The Next Priority
“You need to make sure you lock up your number one wide receiver, as Jarvis said, at this time before somebody else comes along.”
Revisiting Mock Draft Picks After McGarry's Retirement
The hosts re-evaluate their second and third-round mock picks in light of Caleb McGarry's retirement, reaffirming their preference for defensive tackles and skilled position players.
Fourth Round Strategy: Trenches, Tight Ends, and Linebackers
“I think that that probably is one of those positions where it wouldn't necessarily be in the trenches, but it's going to help you tremendously with what it is that you're trying to accomplish on the defensive side of the ball.”
Prospect Visits and Hidden Signals
“Those are the visits that I think teams are still trying to hold close to their chest when it comes to their interest in certain guys.”
“The franchise tag for a wide receiver is potentially $32 million or something like that. The Falcons have a lot of cap space, but you're saving yourself $32 million of spending money.”
“You need to make sure you lock up your number one wide receiver, as Jarvis said, at this time before somebody else comes along.”
“You know, I want to make sure that we're not paying a bunch of money to a running back playing behind an offensive line that can't move anybody off the ball.”
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Bijan Robinson
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Drake London
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Ian Cunningham
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Caleb McGarry
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Kevin Stefanski
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Locked On Podcast Network
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Michael Penix Jr.
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Demetrius Crownover
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Zion Young
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Yahoo Sports
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