2021 NFL Mock Draft: Quarterbacks go No. 1 and No. 2 overall

The Atlanta Falcons did what they had to do on Monday, releasing former first round pick and edge rusher Takkarist McKinley. McKinley went to social media to speak on how the franchise turned down trades to get him out of town, so it was really no big surprise when the release happened.

Next April, the Falcons have to address the edge rusher spot, as they have completely turned the page on guys like McKinley and Vic Beasley Jr. With Gregory Rousseau from Miami (FL), they get the best edge rusher in this draft class, and someone they can build their defensive line around.

The Detroit Lions took on division rival Minnesota this past weekend, and lost their second straight games as the defense really let them down. Detroit needs to do something with that side of the ball, and they can do so at pick No. 9, selecting Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses.

Moses has been heralded ever since he was in high school, and despite some injuries during his time with the Crimson Tide, he is not getting out of the first round of the draft. He plays sideline to sideline, is a punishing tackler, and would be a major upgrade on this Lions defense.

The Minnesota Vikings are finally playing like the team we thought they would at the beginning of the year, and they can make another statement this weekend against the Chicago Bears, another division rival. Having Dalvin Cook back has certainly helped, as he has back-to-back 200-yard games, and has taken the pressure off of Kirk Cousins.

Despite their recent success, especially running the ball, Minnesota still needs help along the offensive line. Enter Wyatt Davis, a punishing blocker from Ohio State who can play center or guard at the next level, and would help upgrade one of the weak spot on this Vikings roster.