The obstacle of a new coaching staff joining the team in late January forced Atlanta to hasten its pre-draft process in order to better comprehend the qualities that would make the upcoming Falcons football team superior to the previous one. Terry Fontenot, general manager of the Falcons, left the team’s draft room on Saturday afternoon feeling satisfied with his eight picks, especially the quality players he brought into the locker room. “We wouldn’t say that any player we selected in this draft isn’t a captain, a leader, or an excellent teammate,” Fontenot stated. “These guys fulfill every requirement. We’re giddy with anticipation.
