Falcons must strenghen defense in 2024 NFL Draft with 8th overall pick

The Atlanta Falcons find themselves in an advantageous position after inking contracts with quarterback Kirk Cousins and wide receiver Darnell Mooney. Plus, the Falcons traded for Rondale Moore, signed kick returner Ray Ray McCloud and former Georgia Bulldogs tight end Charlie Woerner. With the movement during the free agency period, the Falcons got faster, added home run threats, and bolstered their offense in all levels. As the countdown to the 2024 NFL Draft descends from days to hours, I will be in Detroit when the Falcons presumably make their first-round selection with the 8th overall pick. If they keep the pick, the mainstream media and fans alike have their eyes set on Alabama defensive lineman Dallas Turner and rightfully so. In 2021, he was Freshman All-SEC. In that season, Turner had 30 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks. In 2022, he played in all 13 games and had four sacks. During that season, Will Anderson was dominant and maybe Turner didn’t take the opportunities to shine on the opposite side. However, in 2023, Turner was an All-American and a team captain. He started all 14 games, leading Alabama with 14.5 tackles for loss, had 10 sacks, had 53...