During the previous week, Steve Wyche and Daniel Jeremiah expressed their belief that Terry Fontenot, the Falcons’ general manager, would adopt an assertive approach by trading up in the draft. On Monday, Wyche reiterated his stance during an interview with 92.9 The Game’s Dukes and Bell, revealing that he had been informed that the Falcons indeed plan to be aggressive in moving up the draft board to secure their desired quarterback.
When considering the upcoming draft, the Bears, Commanders, and Patriots come to mind as they possess the first selections. It is widely speculated that the top three picks will be Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, and Jayden Daniels, though the order may vary.
In his final column, Peter King mentioned that it is likely the Bears will trade the top pick. While not a confirmed report, King elaborated on his belief that Chicago would first trade down to Washington’s No. 2 pick and then make another trade down to Atlanta’s No. 8 pick, resulting in two consecutive moves down the draft board.
This scenario would put the Falcons in a favorable position to select a top quarterback prospect. The expectation is that Caleb Williams would still be the first choice, leaving Atlanta with the option to choose between Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels.
The next question that arises is the cost involved in making such a trade. Initially, it would likely require two first-round picks and a player, similar to the package the Bears received from the Panthers for the No. 1 pick last year.
However, it is expected that the actual cost would exceed that baseline. The bottom line is that moving up to secure any of the top three picks would require a significant amount of capital and resources.
