Well, it’s Week 8, and the Falcons are 1-6. Only one 1-6 team has ever rallied to make the playoffs, and based on what we’ve seen from Atlanta, I seriously doubt this team will double that number. So instead of talking about competing for a playoff spot, we’re instead going to shift our focus to competing for a top draft pick. Right now, the Falcons are doing pretty well: they’re currently slated to have the 4th overall pick, behind the top-3 of Cincinnati, Miami, and Washington.
This draft order is likely to shuffle quite a bit by the time the actual offseason hits, but having a pick this high begs the question: what should the Falcons do with a top-5 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft?