Steve Wyche: Falcons tried to trade back into first round for EDGE Laiatu Latu

Apr 26 2024 by The Falcoholic

 
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The team clearly wanted to land one of the draft’s top defenders, but missed their chance.

The Michael Penix selection yesterday came with significant risks, which I think are well understood at this point. One of those risks was that selecting Penix would make it more difficult for the Falcons to land high-end defensive talent, and that is talent they sorely need.

The Falcons clearly tried to have it both ways. Per NFL insider Steve Wyche, who...

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