Atlanta Falcons could trade their No. 6 pick in the NFL Draft
Nov 21, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff reacts after the Falcons missed a field goal late in the game against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at the Georgia Dome. The Saints defeated the Falcons 17-13. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
As the NFL Draft approaches many people have started to wonder whether or not the Atlanta Falcons would trade their No. 6 selection–either up, or down. Falcons General Manager Thomas Dimitroff has a reputation for trading picks, and he revealed earlier today at a press conference that he has had talks with other teams:
Thomas Dimitroff is speaking to the media now. Says he's talked to many teams about trade possibilities. #falconsdraft
— Jay (@JayForAwhile) April 30, 2014
Dimitroff won't say which teams he's spoken to but the conversations have been "interesting." #falconsdraft
— Jay (@JayForAwhile) April 30, 2014
It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that he’s had talks… that is the GM’s job after all. Whether or not those talks come to fruition is the real question, as well as whether Dimitroff is looking to trade up or down.
Regardless of what happens come draft day, it seems like a pretty good bet that the Falcons will stay within the top 10:
Dimitroff is impressed with versatility among top 10 talent. Big "impact-driven" football players available. #falconsdraft
— Jay (@JayForAwhile) April 30, 2014
Dimitroff says teams in the top 10 may want to trade within the top 10 but don't want to trade out of the top 10 #falconsdraft
— Jay (@JayForAwhile) April 30, 2014
And to make things really interesting, it seems pretty clear that Dimitroff has had talks with the Houston Texans who as you know hold the No. 1 pick (Jadeveon Clowney):
Dimitroff quote when I asked him if he's talked to Texans about trade, ``I don't want to talk about the teams that I've spoken with. ...
— vaughn mcclure (@vxmcclure23) April 30, 2014
Despite the fact that we have no real news here, it’s clear that the NFL Draft is already starting to heat up.