If you expected Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot to reveal the team’s draft strategy in a stunning last-minute press conference, well, I dunno why you expected that. It wasn’t going to happen.
Instead, Fontenot spent his time talking about a range of possibilities, refuting reporting on the team’s trade negotiations concerning Kirk Cousins, and the possibility of a move tonight in the first round of the NFL Draft. Let’s dive in to yesterday’s comments as we look ahead to this evening.
A trade may be in the offing...but only if teams want to move up to 15
Fontenot acknowledge his history of trading up, but also indicated the Falcons have had early conversations about the framework for deals for the 15th pick where Atlanta would move down.