To some, the Atlanta Falcons made home-run selections in the 2025 NFL draft by doubling up on edge rushers in Round 1. Others felt the team reached and gave up considerable value to draft a player with reported character concerns.
In a lot of ways, the decision to move up for Tennessee James Pearce shows the front office's level of desperation entering the 2025 NFL season. It's beating a dead horse at this point to keep reminding everyone how bad the Falcons pass rush is and has been for almost a decade.