The Atlanta Falcons had explored trades in both directions in the 2014 NFL Draft, but when the time came for the team to file their pick they ultimately decided to stay put. With both of the elite pass rushers off of the board, the Falcons decided to go with the best offensive tackle on their board: Jake Matthews of Texas A&M.
Here is what the Falcons fans are saying on Twitter:
Great pick #Falcons
— Kay (@_allthoselegs22) May 9, 2014
BET THAT!!!! #falcons
— Chili Palmer (@livingnthe90s) May 9, 2014
Good move #Falcons get that OL right
— RocketAngelo (@SEANROCKET) May 9, 2014
Jake Matthews #Falcons Solid Pick
— Ray Callahan Jr. (@AngryBeaver1127) May 9, 2014
Haha #Falcons nice pick losers
— Hayden Reel (@HaydenReeI) May 9, 2014
Solid pick, it's what we needed. I like it. #RiseUp #Falcons
— Alexander Jones (@ATL_Jonesin) May 9, 2014