Scott, Tori and Kris evaluate the state of the Falcons edge rushers and receivers, and how Terry Fontenot and Arthur Smith can strengthen those position groups in the 2022 NFL Draft and beyond. That includes the possibility of using the No. 8 overall pick, or a trade down in the first round on one of those two spots. It also looks at helping those positions over the long haul, as opposed to reaching for a quick fix.

Timecodes:

(00:00:00): Intro

(00:05:05): Edge rusher or receiver with No. 8 overall pick?

(00:09:46): Considering Jermaine Johnson, Chris Olave as trade-down targets

(00:14:16): Assessing how to fix edge rusher position in NFL Draft and beyond

(00:24:20): Assessing how to fix receiver position in NFL Draft, free agency, trades

Welcome to Falcons Final Whistle – an Atlanta Falcons postgame podcast during the season and that shifts gears in the offseason and answers a pressing question about the team’s future each week through free agency, the NFL Draft and the offseason program.

Join Atlanta Falcons Insiders Scott Bair, Tori McElhaney and Kris Rhim as they break down the hottest topics surrounding the Atlanta Falcons and how they can impact the team’s success. Like and subscribe to join us for the lively debate on Falcons Final Whistle.

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