FLOWERY BRANCH – With the NFL draft approaching, general manager Thomas Dimitroff, who’s preparing for his ninth draft with the Falcons, reflected on his “draft pick” that got away.
In 2009, the Falcons, looking to fortify the interior of their defense selected defensive tackle Peria Jerry with the 24th overall pick in the draft. Two picks later, the Green Bay Packers selected linebacker Clay Matthews.
Dimitroff discussed that draft on The Rich Eisen show on Wednesday. He’s set to meet with the local media Thursday along with head coach Dan Quinn.
Eisen asked Dimitroff: “You know what, I should have taken this guy when we had the chance.