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Atlanta Falcons News: Mock draft projections from NFL expert

By Freddie Boston

Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive end Shaq Lawson (90) reacts during the third quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive end Shaq Lawson (90) reacts during the third quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Happy Thursday, Falcons fans. The weekend is nearly upon us, and we have some exciting content for you here at Blogging Dirty today.

First up, draft expert Eric Robinson lays down his latest Falcons seven-round mock draft, and that’s right before Colin Hubbard’s exclusive interview with one of the newest signings Mohamed Sanu. As you sip your coffee this fine Thursday morning, enjoy these articles from the world of the Atlanta Falcons.

Why Dan Quinn hopes Falcons get consecutive games out West — Vaughn McClure of ESPN

Dan Quinn is hoping the Falcons get the opportunity to play two of their games out West in consecutive weeks next season. Long travels can be tough on a road team, but he feels doing so would give the team a chance to bond together on a long road trip.

Falcons’ free agency moves tops NFC South — Andrew Hirsh of AtlantaFalcons.com

Pro Football Focus is a great place to find in-depth analysis and player grades, so it’s only fair to trust their opinion on free agency signings. They believe the Falcons did a good job on the open market and graded their moves a B, tied with the Panthers for the highest grade in the division. The Buccaneers received a B- and the Saints a C-.

Potential Falcons target: team’s preferred safety to retire? — Matthew Chambers of The Falcoholic

A potential Falcons target at safety — Walter Thurmond III — is pondering retirement and has reportedly turned down offers of $4 million per year. Maybe we won’t be seeing Thurmond suiting up in red and black anytime soon.

Daniel Jeremiah’s new mock draft has Falcons taking Clemson DE Shaq Lawson — Matthew Chambers of The Falcoholic

Could the Falcons select a Clemson pass rusher in the first round for the second straight year? NFL draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah believes it’s a possibility and has projected Shaq Lawson to Atlanta in his latest mock draft. Lawson would be a great pickup for the Falcons should he fall.

And finally: Falcons LB Sean Weatherspoon: fiancée finds Cards game check — Vaughn McClure of ESPN

You know that feeling when you find an old game check worth $138,235 you forgot to cash? No, me neither. Sean Weatherspoon does, though. His fiancée found an old check while moving. Not the worst of afternoons for Spoon, right?

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