Atlanta Falcons News: Which draft prospects have the Falcons’ interest?

It’s Monday, Falcons fans and there aren’t many reasons to smile. Well that’s far from true, because I’m going to give you a reason. I’m declaring today “Mock Draft Monday” here at Blogging Dirty. The great Eric Robinson is releasing his latest seven-round mock this morning. Make sure to check it out.

If that’s not enough, there is also an interesting mock from our friends at NFL Spin Zone for you in today’s Dirty Bird Daily. Enjoy your coffee this fine Monday morning with these articles from the world of the Atlanta Falcons.

What positions are the Falcons targeting, based on their prospect visits? — Dave Choate of The Falcoholic

Based on the Falcons’ draft visits, what positions does it appear they are targeting? While we will never know what the Falcons’ board looks like, we can look to their reported visits for clues as to the positions they are particularly focused in on.

Atlanta Falcons 2016 draft interest tracker — Aaron Freeman of FalcFans.com

For those of you who read the “Dirty Bird Daily” on a regular basis will know how much I enjoy Aaron Freeman’s work. Freeman has worked tirelessly to put together an updated list of all of the prospects the Falcons have interest in. Do yourself a favor and bookmark the page. I’ll make sure to feature it on the DBD regularly.

Falcons seven-round mock draft — Matt LaPan of NFL Spin Zone

This is one of the best Falcons mocks I’ve read. Noah Spence is going to be a major boom-or-bust pick for any team, but the upside is worth rolling the dice for. The Falcons urgently need help to the pass rush, and Spence would offer that.

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Predicting the NFC South standings after free agency — Dave Choate of The Falcoholic

It’s early to be making predictions for the new season, but that’s part of the fun right? How will the Falcons fare in year two under Dan Quinn? Dave Choate doesn’t expect them to do much better than last year, but believes they are trending in the right direction.