We’re beginning to think in earnest about the 2018 NFL Draft, as we should. While we consider the Falcons’ draft plans, it’s worth looking back at a time where we couldn’t necessarily count on the Falcons nailing six draft picks when they had an opportunity to do so.
It’s hard to remember this now, with the advantage of hindsight and three years under Dan Quinn, but the 2012 Falcons looked like one of the most dominant teams in franchise history. They came awfully close to making their second Super Bowl that year, and it seemed reasonable to expect that they might contend for a year or two after.