JUST IN : NFL Draft crucial moments for the Atlanta falcons as 8th overall pick again and the return of their Head coach

With the eighth overall pick in 2022, the Atlanta Falcons selected the formidable wide receiver Drake London. With the eighth overall pick in 2023, the Atlanta Falcons selected the talented running back Bijan Robinson. The only thing left to do is wait and watch who the Atlanta Falcons choose with their eighth overall pick in 2024.

For the squad, this year will be crucial in determining whether or not Arthur Smith will return in 2024. After that, the focus will be on retooling a roster that was once again inadequate. This squad is obviously in need of a franchise quarterback, effective wide receivers, more commanding front-line defenders in general, and assistance with pass rushers. Although the Falcons prioritize selecting the best player available, it wouldn’t surprise anyone if they selected a quarterback, receiver, or edge rusher with the eighth choice, or if they traded up to secure their future quarterback.

Even if that is still a few months away, the Falcons have selected this high three years in a straight, which emphasizes how crucial it is to get this decision right. If Smith is not fired tomorrow, it will almost certainly be the end of his tenure. Terry Fontenot and the front office could also be in jeopardy. It’s hard not to fantasize about adding more elite talent to a roster that already has so many intriguing pieces. Fans and Arthur Blank are both sick of losing, and adding another young player to the roster will undoubtedly help address that.

Although mock drafts will be happening quickly and Kevin Knight will undoubtedly get his pick soon, it is far too early for me to try to predict that pick. However, if the team doesn’t address their major need at quarterback through free agency or trade, I would be shocked if it isn’t a quarterback. The Falcons’ success or failure in that position will probably determine how the season plays out.

For the time being, though, simply be aware that the offense is projected to use the eighth pick for the third consecutive season and possibly the fourth straight top ten pick. We hope that all of that will eventually build up to something very special.