Given that the Atlanta Falcons are among the NFL clubs that are most dependent on their quarterback, is it possible that they will sell the No. 2 overall pick to the Washington Commanders in exchange for them?
Atlanta has selected running back Bijan Robinson and wide receiver Drake London with the eighth overall pick in the previous two seasons. However, it may be necessary for the team to move up in the draft if it is to break its three-year run of finishing as the eighth-worst team in the NFL. Let’s examine the possible structure of a trade with the Commanders.
Similar to the Falcons today, the Philadelphia Eagles had the eighth overall pick in 2016 and traded up for the Cleveland Browns’ second pick in order to choose quarterback Carson Wentz. At the time, Philly had to forfeit the No. 8 pick, as well as their third and fourth round picks from that season, a first round pick from the next year, and a second round pick from the following two years.
Raheem Morris, the team’s new head coach, stated that the Falcons need a quarterback this offseason. On the other hand, the organization would rather add a veteran like Kirk Cousins in free agency, according to recent speculations. If the team chooses to choose Cousins with the No. 8 overall choice, he could tutorDrake London of Michigan and act as a bridge quarterback for him.
Although the Commanders and Atlanta don’t now seem like the best of trade partners, things may change in free agency, which would encourage the Falcons to explore a deal with Washington more assiduously.
