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Falcons News: Jack Conklin draws interest from Dan Quinn

By Freddie Boston

Sep 4, 2015; Kalamazoo, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans offensive tackle Jack Conklin (74) walks off the field during the 1st half of a game against the Western Michigan Broncos at Waldo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 4, 2015; Kalamazoo, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans offensive tackle Jack Conklin (74) walks off the field during the 1st half of a game against the Western Michigan Broncos at Waldo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Just 15 days separates us from the 2016 NFL Draft. Now I’m not a math guy, but that means we’re little over two weeks away from it all kicking off in Chicago. Dan Quinn and Thomas Dimitroff will be ready by now. Any extra work done now is just icing on the cake. They are ready for the draft and know the guys they like.

But we won’t know specifically who they like until the first round draft choice is handed his Falcons jersey on the podium (or via webcam). We can look at some realistic options, however, and that’s what we will do in this morning’s Dirty Bird Daily. As you sip your coffee this fine Wednesday morning, enjoy these articles from the world of the Atlanta Falcons.

Falcons check out Jack Conklin, three other Michigan State Spartans — Vaughn McClure of ESPN

Falcons head coach Dan Quinn visited Michigan State on Monday and let fans know by tweeting it out. But who did he have particular interest in? Offensive linemen Jack Conklin and Jack Allen were among the names, as well as defensive end Lawrence Thomas.

Video: Matt Ryan building chemistry with passing camp — ESPN

Matt Ryan is committed to building chemistry with his teammates with his own passing camp. Teams can’t host these types of workouts in their facilities, but there’s nothing stopping players holding voluntary activities like this amongst themselves. Dan Quinn will be delighted to see the commitment from his team.

2016 NFL Draft: Top five positional needs for the Falcons — Allen Strk of The Falcoholic

So many needs, so few picks. Assuming they don’t trade back, the Falcons will have picks in the first, second, third, fourth and seventh rounds in little over two weeks. But what are the team’s biggest positional needs entering the three-day event in Chicago?

More falcons: Latest Falcons seven-round mock draft

Narrowing down possible Falcons first round selections — Dave Choate of The Falcoholic

We’ve speculated and guessed multiple times who the Falcons could take at pick #17, but what are the realistic possibilities at this stage? Which pass rushers, linebackers and defensive linemen might Atlanta have a good shot at grabbing when they hit the clock?

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