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The Panthers are in need of some positives, while Falcons fans should get clarity soon on their star rookie running back's role.
Dianna Russini234
The Falcons have finished 7-10 in each of the past two seasons. Expectations are much higher for the 2023 campaign.
Josh Kendall47
The Falcons say they are very happy with their decision to take a running back with the No. 8 pick in last week's NFL Draft.
Josh Kendall61
Even for the most talented players, a team's scheme and the complexion of the surrounding roster help determine their success.
Ted Nguyen68
The Falcons drafted six rookies last week. Where do they fit on the field with the players set to return to Atlanta in 2023?
Josh Kendall33
Will the Falcons look brilliant or foolish in three years for taking a running back in the top 10? They staunchly defended the pick.
Josh Kendall72
Texas running back Bijan Robinson headlines the Falcons' six-man draft class, which is evenly split between offense and defense.
Josh Kendall18
Coach Arthur Smith describes Robinson as "an explosive weapon" and "a home run hitter" the team is excited to add to the offense.
Josh Kendall125
The Falcons selected Texas running back Robinson with the No. 8 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Josh Kendall94
Our draft expert takes his final guess at how the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft will play out.
Dane Brugler135
It's fun to play matchmaker between team and prospect. But today, it's personal. Here's who I would want if I were the Vikings GM.
Alec Lewis74
Compared to previous mocks, many of the names remained the same in Round 1, but the order of those names has changed quite a bit.
The Athletic NFL Staff and more192
Which team is under the most pressure to get the draft right? Would the Eagles landing Robinson make them unstoppable? Our writers discuss.
Bo Wulf, Ben Standig and more52
Drafting a running back in the top 10 would be risky, but what if the Falcons traded down in the first round of the NFL Draft?
Josh Kendall41
If Bijan Robinson is available at No. 26, would he be too good for the Cowboys to pass up? Dane Brugler addresses that question and more.
Jon Machota and Dane Brugler53
If the Texans are sold on Anthony Richardson's upside, Young could fall to the Colts, who wouldn't be forced to trade up to get their QB.
Diante Lee and Nate Tice333
Now that our expert team writers have made their draft picks (and a few trades), we take a look at what went right and wrong.
Nick Baumgardner and Chris Burke119
Fans don't like first-round picks being used on running backs. But Nick Baumgardner says Robinson is special, and perfect for the Lions.
Nick Baumgardner168
With the Colts moving up for C.J. Stroud and the Panthers nabbing Anthony Richardson, Dane Brugler's latest mock draft was high on intrigue.
Nick Baumgardner, Diante Lee, Nate Tice34
With the combine in the books, it's time to take another run at how Round 1 might look. Which teams get in on the early QB run?
Dane Brugler435
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