There have already been Atlanta Falcons fans and writers that have trashed this trade, which is crazy. Hayden Hurst is a first-round talent, a better blocker than Hooper and was in a logjam in Baltimore. Trading a second-round pick for him is a win-win for the Falcons.
Let’s not forget, the Falcons had an extra second-round pick, to begin with after trading Mohamed Sanu to the Patriots. The franchise effectively traded an expendable Sanu for a tight end that his better than anyone in the current draft and is a better blocker than the tight ends you lost today.