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Moving my comments on the Falcons passing game from the Roto Experts mock thread.

 

First, my thoughts on Steven Jackson here: http://forums.thehud...25#entry3821691

 

Now a homers' perspective on the Falcons passing game, I think Julio is slotted appropriately here (2.08). If Tony G hadn't come back and they didn't add Jackson, he could have even been worth a late 1st, primed to make a huge leap in his 3rd year as the focal point of the offense.

 

I still think he has a big year, but there will be a lot of mouths to feed, all of which can be big redzone threats. The Falcons also drafted Toilolo, a 6'7 TE who will probably be primarily a blocking TE this year, but obviously a big redzone threat at his size. Ryan loves to hang them up high to his big targets, so this guy could start vulturing TDs almost immediately as defenses focus elsewhere.

 

In PPR, I think Roddy is a solid third round pick, steal in the 4th. Julio's progression and Tony G's return will not change the fact that he and Ryan are always on the same page, and like Gonzo he beats defenders with great technique, not just speed.

 

Finally, even if you're not sold on Ryan being an elite QB, for fantasy purposes he can definitely put up elite numbers in this offense. While Jackson will allow them to not have to air it out all game, I think the passing game gets theirs before utilizing Jackson heavily on the ground to hold onto leads (was obviously a big issue in the playoffs). He should add easy yards in the screen game too, so I see no reason he can't repeat a top 5 performance, making him a steal compared to the price of the elite QBs.

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I think the addition of Jackson is going to make a huge difference in both the running and passing game. Good point when you said that every time Turner was on the field the next play was pretty predictable. With Jackson it could be run or pass. I think the greatest beneficiary will be Ryan, who will have an abundance of talented targets.

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