In trading Mohamed Sanu, the Falcons parted ways with a well-liked veteran and productive player, which is hardly ideal even in a down year. The return, however, looked like a major coup for GM Thomas Dimitroff and the front office, given that the Patriots handed over a second round pick in the trade.
After the Patriots stunningly lost to the Titans late last night—the product of a hyper-inept offense that remains unbelievable given that the Patriots always find a way to win—the Falcons’ pick will be better than expected.