Atlanta Falcons can land 2024 NFL Draft's top defender whether they stay at 8th pick or trade back

The Atlanta Falcons enter the 2024 NFL Draft with pressing needs on defense and must decide whether to stick at eighth overall selection and take the top defensive player or trade back and still be able to land one. Host Aaron Freeman and guest Max Chadwick (@PFFCFB) break down which direction they think the Falcons should go and which defensive prospect stands out. They also discuss the possibility of the Falcons targeting another offensive weapon such as Washington WR Rome Odunze, or whether a trade might be more enticing if he's still on the board. Later, they discuss Day 2 options for the Falcons on defense and wide receiver including edge-rushers Chris Braswell (Alabama) and Bralen Trice (Washington), cornerbacks Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (Missouri), T.J. Tampa (Iowa State), and Kamari Lassiter (Georgia), and wide receivers Ladd McConkey (Georgia), Keon Coleman (FLorida State), Troy Franklin (Oregon), Xavier Legette (South Carolina), and Ja'Lynn Polk (Washington). Their conversation then moves onto the 2025 NFL Draft, and whether or not it makes sense for the Falcons to wait until next year to solve some of their needs at quarterback and safety. Finally, Aaron breaks down QB Taylor Heinicke's contract restructure, how much it saves the team in cap space, what it means for his future in Atlanta, and how it impacts the Falcons' potential to select a quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft. Part of the @LockedOnATL Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOFalcons?sid=... Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNFL Follow the show on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/lockedonfalcons Become a Locked On Falcons Insider for in-depth analysis every day! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonfalcons Join our brand new Discord server! https://discord.gg/lockedonfalcons Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at https://eBayMotors.com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Robinhood Robinhood has the only IRA that gives you a 3% boost on every dollar you contribute when you subscribe to Robinhood Gold. Now through April 30th, Robinhood is even boosting every single dollar you transfer in from other retirement accounts with a 3% match. Available to U.S. customers in good standing. Robinhood Financial LLC (member SIPC), is a registered broker dealer. BetterHelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit https://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDON today to get 10% off your first month. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel New customers, join today and you’ll get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if your first bet of FIVE DOLLARS or more wins. Visit https://FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at https://sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit https://FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit https://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit https://ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)