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There are a myriad of reasons why Atlanta should trade down and accumulate picks to flesh out a roster that has the fewest players under contract and one of the worst cap situations. However, if they do stay put, Penei Sewell would be a strong selection with the fourth pick. Arthur Smith saw in Tennessee the merits of building from the trenches, and Sewell would give them a lot of options.


Moving on from Kaleb McGary seems premature but might be necessary, and while Jake Matthews is a rock solid LT, he could be a Pro Bowl LG or an attractive trade piece. Sewell has the makings of a franchise LT, and those are as rare or rarer than franchise QBs. The Falcons have invested a lot in their offensive line, but this pick might be too good to pass up.

Atlanta released Rico Allen, a great story rising from being a 5th-round pick to leading the secondary. With Keanu Neal a free agent, the Falcons' roster depth at Safety is the worst at any position group. Forget improving talent; there simply aren't enough players. Moehrig would be a replacement for Allen at Free Safety, and likely an improvement, sooner rather than later. He's shown he can be a versatile centerfield safety in zone, a fluid blanket in man, and a reliable tackler/turnover creator Winner 2020 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award.