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4 Quarterbacks the Atlanta Falcons should consider drafting

By Nick Halden

Mar 3, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Liberty Flames quarterback Malik Willis (left) and Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder (QB13) pose during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 3, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Liberty Flames quarterback Malik Willis (left) and Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder (QB13) pose during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 2, 2022; Mobile, AL, USA; National quarterback Kenny Pickett of Pittsburgh (8) throws during National practice for the 2022 Senior Bowl in Mobile, AL, USA.Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 2, 2022; Mobile, AL, USA; National quarterback Kenny Pickett of Pittsburgh (8) throws during National practice for the 2022 Senior Bowl in Mobile, AL, USA.Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Kenny Pickett

Kenny Pickett appears to be the safest pick at the quarterback position in this draft. Pickett appears to be a finished product and a player whose skill will translate to the next level and in the right situation will give his team a chance to win. Pickett isn’t a quarterback who is going to come in and save your franchise he isn’t a top-ten quarterback but a potential top-fifteen guy that can bring stability.

He isn’t a talent elevator that is going to come in and give Atlanta a chance to outgun a team with a better roster. PIcking Kenny Pickett is selecting a quarterback with a clear ceiling. A ceiling that requires a good roster and plenty of weapons for Pickett to win consistently.

Pickett’s ability to scramble outside of the pocket is underrated and a skill set he will certainly need if the Falcons do decide to play it safe and select the former Pitt quarterback.

A better fit for Pickett could be with the  Steelers or with the Panthers who both have better overall rosters than Atlanta and could support Pickett.  Kenny Pickett long term is a downgrade from Matt Ryan and shouldn’t be at the top of Atlanta’s target list.