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The Atlanta Falcons have some crucial needs, all at defense and the franchise is not letting on as to where exactly the team will draft. From linebackers, to guards to safeties, the needs are plentyful and thankfully so are the personnel in the draft but odds on favorite has to be on FSU Safety Keanu Neal, who was courted by Dan Quinn before he left. The 2016 NFL Draft is tonight!
The Atlanta Falcons (8-7) will host the New Orleans Saints (6-9) this weekend and even though both teams are out of the playoff hunt, expect them to bring their A games for different reasons. The Falcons are fighting to give Head Coach Dan Quinn a winning season while the Saints are trying to prevent Head Coach Sean Peyton’s first 10-loss season.
“You could very easily say we’re not playing for a playoff position here,” Saints QB Drew Brees said. “Why risk it? Why do this? Well because first of all it’s our jobs. It’s what we’re paid to do. We take pride in what we do. But also we’ve got guys we don’t want to let down. We want to be there for them. We want to do this together.”
“To say that it doesn’t have any meaning is uninformed in terms of what we do professionally,” said Saints right tackle Zach Strief. “Guys are playing for jobs and guys are playing for certainly respect, and guys are playing for pride, and on top of that it’s a rivalry game.”
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The Atlanta Falcons finally overcame themselves and ended their six game losing streak against the Jacksonville Jaguars last weekend and now face the still undefeated Jacksonville Jaguars this Sunday.
Although they were two point underdogs against the Jaguars, the Falcons managed to hold on to their lead with their best performance in recent memory. For the Falcons this week, this is a must win in order to stay in the playoff hunt and Head Coach Dan Quinn will continue to push his team.
“As far as I know, when you’ve got a shot, you’ve got a shot,” Quinn said. “We’ve got an awesome challenge ahead this week, and it’s one we’re absolutely jacked for. And we will be ready to rock.”
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